Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips Recipe

Kid-approved crunchy chicken strips that are quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! This recipe uses crushed crackers or pretzels for a fun, confetti-like coating. Perfect for picky eaters and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Get creative and use multi-colored goldfish crackers for an extra colorful twist! Adapted from BH&G.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 521.6 kcal

Protein 61g

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Ingredients for Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips

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How to Make Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
Crush 1 ½ cups crackers or pretzels into coarse crumbs.
In a shallow dish, pour ½ cup ranch dressing or mustard.
Dip each chicken tenderloin into the dressing, allowing excess to drip off.
Dredge the chicken in the crushed cracker/pretzel crumbs, ensuring it's fully coated.
Arrange chicken strips in the prepared baking pan, leaving some space between each.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Serve immediately with extra ranch dressing or mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

Fat

36g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips?

Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips?

Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips has approximately 521.6 calories per serving, with about 61 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips?

The key ingredients for Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips are Goldfish Crackers, Ranch Salad Dressing, Chicken Tenderloins. See the full list with measurements above.