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In a shallow bowl mix the first 6 ingredients. Place butter in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumb mixture to coat; press to adhere. Place chicken in a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165\u00b0, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 258 calories","fatContent":"14g fat (7g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"85mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"351mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"7g carbohydrate (0 sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"28g protein. 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This recipe is great! My husband and I loved the crispness of the chicken and the flavor was spot on. I'm adding this to my rotation of dinners.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PageRD"},"reviewBody":"This may be one of the best chicken tender recipes I've ever tried. The coating is crispy and flavorful, so much so that we were eating the fallen bits off the baking pan. The chicken was juicy and tender. It's quick meal for a weeknight. I highly recommend.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":"We loved this recipe. It was easy to prepare and quick to\ncook. I used chicken cutlets which worked perfectly. We will be having this\nagain. I highly recommend it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":"I prepared this delicious recipe for the rework challenge\nand it was a huge hit. Super easy with yummy ingredients, it is easy to prepare and pop into the oven. We cleaned our plates and will have this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lisa4894"},"reviewBody":"
Cynthia, you have come up with a DELICIOUS and different way to serve up chicken strips. I love \"oven-fried\" chicken strips and what you've done here has truly made these delectable! I had to stop myself from eating them all!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"
We had this hot for dinner and cold for lunch as a sandwich. Both ways were good!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"robbrd"},"reviewBody":"Really good! I used spicy sweet panko, thinking my family would enjoy that over the plain. It did give a nice little zip to the tenders. I used a tip a friend gave for removing the tendon. Pinch the tendon with your finger and thumb. Put the tines of a fork between where you pinched the tendon and the end of the chicken and pull. It pulls out so easily! Sometimes when you pull the tendon, it will split it into 2 pieces 3\/4 of the way down the tenderloin, but not a problem for this dish! Your fingers do get slimy gripping the tendon, using a paper towel to pinch with is helpful. My husband pulled out his leatherman and used the pliers on it to hold the tendon. However you do it, it makes it much more enjoyable to not be biting on the tendon.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ShelbyMarchand"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is a definite keeper! This is a kicked up, Uber delicious, extremely flavourful and fun way to make and eat chicken strips. I\u2019ll never have plain old chicken strips again. Hubby and I both give it five stars all the way ??????????","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kelly"},"reviewBody":"This is such an amazing recipe! I had my picky 10 yr old crunch up the tortilla chips with a mortar and pestle (great to get him involved in the prep). He usually douses chicken strips in ketchup but not this one. Such great flavors, texture and timing on cooking for juicy chicken. When I first pulled them out, the breading seemed a little soggy in places but that firmed right up after a few minutes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bjpalmer"},"reviewBody":"I made these tonight for my toddler and my husband and we all loved them. No leftovers! So quick and easy and great dipped in ranch dressing. I served with a green salad and some Spanish Rice for a complete meal. 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