How to Make Cajun Baked Chicken Strips - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cajun Baked Chicken Strips are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family. This recipe takes the classic chicken strips to a whole new level by infusing them with Cajun spices and baking them to crispy perfection.

The combination of the spicy Cajun seasoning and the crispy texture of the chicken strips makes this dish a crowd-pleaser. Whether you serve them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce or as a main course w...

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x11-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix panko and plain bread crumbs together in a shallow bowl. Add Creole seasoning and pepper; mix thoroughly. Beat eggs in another bowl.
  • Cover tenderloins in flour, then dip in egg mixture, following with a heavy coating of bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded chicken pieces in the greased pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes, turning chicken pieces halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 192mg
    • Sodium: 972mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 535mg