Baked Breaded Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Dip Recipe
These Baked Breaded Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Dip are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. The crispy chicken strips paired with the sweet and tangy honey mustard dip create a flavor combination that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Chicken Strips:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts)
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (preferably real mayonnaise)
- 2–3 small garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 cups bread crumbs (1 cup seasoned Italian-style bread crumbs and 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or all seasoned bread crumbs)
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Prepare the Chicken Strips: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and pressed garlic cloves. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the garlic to infuse into the marinade.
- In another bowl, place the bread crumbs.
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts using paper towels. Trim off any excess fat and cut the breasts into 1-inch thick strips.
- Season the chicken strips lightly with sea salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat the Chicken Strips: Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Then, roll each chicken strip in the bread crumbs, making sure the chicken is evenly coated. Arrange the breaded strips on the prepared baking sheet. To ensure a crispy crust, avoid overcrowding the chicken strips on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Chicken Strips: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Honey Mustard Dip: In a medium bowl (or in a blender), combine the Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well-blended. If desired, stir in poppy seeds for a bit of extra flair. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baked Breaded Chicken Strips, Honey Mustard Dip, Chicken Tenders, Crispy Chicken Strips