Crispy chicken
Crispy chicken strips can be made at home, without frying, and with amped-up flavor! These strips are made from chicken breasts and coated in a mixture that will make both kids and adults happy!
INGREDIENTS
For the chicken tenders:
– 2 lb chicken breast, each breast sliced into 4-5 tenders
– 3 cups crushed Chex cereal
– 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tbsp cornstarch
– 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 large egg, whisked
– 3/4 cup buttermilk
For the honey mustard:
– 1 large egg
– 1 clove garlic, peeled
– 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/2 cup neutral oil
INSTRUCTIONS
For the chicken:
– Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack to elevate the chicken and set aside.
– Prepare the chicken by cutting each breast into desired pieces, 4-5 slices per breast. Set them aside.
In three low bowls or pie plates, prepare the coatings. In one bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk until smooth. In the last bowl, combine the crushed cereal and the Parmesan cheese.
– Dredge the chicken slices first in the flour, tapping off any excess. Next, dip the chicken in the egg mixture and allow the excess to drip off. Finally, roll in the cereal mixture, making sure the chicken is evenly coated on all sides. Lay the chicken on the prepared baking rack and continue until all of the chicken is coated.
– Once all the chicken is prepared, bake in the preheated oven until the chicken registers 160°F, 15-20 minutes.
For the honey mustard:
– In a blender container, combine the egg, garlic clove, mustard, salt, smoked paprika, and apple cider vinegar. Using the blender or an immersion blender, combine the ingredients until smooth. Add the honey and blend. With the blender running, drizzle in the oil until the mixture becomes the consistency of a thick sauce. This will not be as thick as mayonnaise. Serve with the chicken tenders.
