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Healthy Chicken Strips for the Whole Family

Are you tired of serving the same old processed chicken nuggets to your family? Look no further! These baked chicken strips are a game-changer. Made with wholesome ingredients and a crunchy whole-wheat cracker crust, they’re a much healthier alternative to fast food or frozen options.

The Perfect Snack or Lunchtime Treat

Serve these tender chicken strips hot out of the oven with a side of kid-friendly dipping sauce, such as honey-mustard, barbecue, or ranch. Alternatively, let them cool and pack them in tomorrow’s school lunch for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Key Ingredients for Success

When it comes to the crunchy coating, Wheatsworth crackers are the way to go. You can find them in the cracker aisle of most supermarkets. With their flavorful and crunchy texture, they’re the perfect addition to this recipe.

Get Cooking!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 pound chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed whole-wheat crackers (about 5 ounces)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
• 2 large eggs

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and set it aside.
2. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper; set aside.
3. In a shallow dish, combine the cracker crumbs, olive oil, and measured salt and pepper.
4. In a second shallow dish, lightly beat the eggs with a fork to break them up.
5. Dip the chicken pieces in the eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then dip them in the cracker mixture, turning and patting to get the crumbs to adhere.
6. Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared rack and bake until the chicken is opaque throughout and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 15 minutes.
7. Serve with your desired dipping sauce and enjoy!

Yield and Difficulty

This recipe yields 2 to 4 servings and has an easy difficulty level. Total cooking time is approximately 35 minutes.