Crispy, golden chicken strips with a crunchy breadcrumb-cheese crust make weeknight dinner feel like a treat. A creamy walnut herb sauce, bright with lemon and garlic, turns this simple bake into a high-protein meal the whole table will love.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- Flour for dredging
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Breadcrumbs mixed with grated cheese
- Salt, pepper, and garlic to taste
- For the sauce: 5 tbsp sour cream
- 1 garlic clove
- Fresh cilantro or other herbs
- 1 handful walnuts
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into even strips. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Dredge each strip in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb-cheese mixture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 190°C (375°F) for about 12 minutes.
- For the sauce, blend the sour cream, garlic, cilantro, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Tips
- Cut the strips evenly so they cook through in about 12 minutes without drying out.
- Give the strips space on the baking sheet so the coating stays crisp instead of steaming.
- If you love baked chicken, try our Juicy Baked Chicken Breast with Cheese and Tomato next, or wrap leftovers in a Crispy Chicken Lavash Wrap. For safe poultry handling, see the U.S. Department of Agriculture and browse more weeknight ideas at Serious Eats.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 213 kcal, protein 32.3 g, fat 9.6 g, carbs 1.4 g.