CRISPY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN FINGERS WITH ZESTY CAESAR DIP

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A wholesome crisp coating and a tasty sauce made with the goodness of milk give this dinner favourite a healthy make-over. Serve with plenty of raw veggie sticks on the side.....

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups milk, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
1 1/2 cups crisp whole wheat crackers, finely crushed
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking sheet with foil; butter or spray foil.
  • In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup of the milk and 1 tablespoons of the mustard. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow dish. Cut chicken breasts into about 3-inch by 1/2 inch strips. Dip each chicken strip first into Milk mixture them into crumbs, pressing to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Discard excess Milk mixture and crumbs.
  • Bake chicken fingers for about 15 minutes or until browned and chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk flour into remaining milk; whisk in remaining mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking, for about 3 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Serve chicken with hot Caesar Dip.
  • COOKING TIP: Crisp crackers such as Wheat Thins works best. You'll need about 3 cups crackers. Make crumbs in a food processor or place crackers on a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  • FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Add 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper to milk for coating mixture and add 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste and 1 tablespoons chopped drained capers to sauce with garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 915, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 35.8

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