Friday, May 7, 2010

Cheesy Chicken Strips

You don't have to be a kid to love chicken strips. This Betty Crocker recipe adds cheese to that simple joy. This recipe will bring and even bigger smile to your face because it takes less than 30 minutes.

Cheesy Chicken Strips

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
2 cups cheese-flavored crackers, crushed (1 cup)
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1 egg
Barbecue sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing, if desired

Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch, with cooking spray. Cut chicken lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips. Mix crushed crackers and cheese in large resealable plastic bag. beat egg in large bowl; add chicken strips to egg and toss to coat. Remove chicken from egg, allowing excess to drip off; place chicken in bag of cracker mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat evenly with cracker mixture. Place chicken strips in single layer in pan. Bake uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve with dipping sauce if desired.

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