Cookout spicy chicken strips
With this recipe, you can make baked spicy chicken strips that are light and crispy and taste just like those on a cookout restaurant menus. Pair them with homemade honey mustard sauce for an amazing flavor combination! Read more about cookout secret Char-Grilled Chicken BBQ Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For Chicken Tenders
- 2 lb chicken breast (cut each breast into 4-5 strips)
- 1 ½ cups crushed Chex cereal
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg (whisked)
- ¾ cup buttermilk
For Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 garlic clove (peeled)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup neutral oil
Instructions
For Chicken Tenders:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
- Slice chicken breasts into strips and set aside.
- Set up 3 bowls:
- Bowl 1: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, paprika, and salt.
- Bowl 2: Whisk the egg and buttermilk.
- Bowl 3: Combine crushed cereal and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the chicken:
- First, roll each piece in the flour mixture.
- Then, dip it into the egg mixture (let excess drip off).
- Finally, roll it in the cereal mix to coat evenly.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the wire rack.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 160°F.
For Honey Mustard Sauce:
- Blend egg, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, paprika, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Add honey and blend again.
- While blending, slowly add the oil until the sauce thickens (it will be slightly thinner than mayonnaise).
Serve the sauce with the crispy chicken strips!
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 389 kcal
