Extra Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips (gluten free)

Extra Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips are a delicious spin on fried chicken strips, without the splatter on your stovetop (score!). The Fire Roasted Vegetable flavor of Milton’s crackers brings the crunch and full flavor to this seriously delectable dish.

Extra Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips

Extra Crunchy Homemade Chicken Strips are such a fun and easy gluten-free meal that no one will know is gluten free. It’s a super idea to have on hand to make for friends and family who are GF, or just to switch up your typical weeknight dinner roster! Milton’s crackers make the coating extra crunchy, even when baking, which is sort of the challenge when it comes to baked “fried” foods. Plus, using a wire rack is another secret to perfectly crispy oven chicken.

These crackers are awesome because they are full of flavor, which makes coating the chicken and giving it some premium flavor ultra-convenient. They also make the finished product crispy and, dare I say, even more addicting than fried chicken. These crackers are so tasty for an everyday snack, too, and come in several flavors that my family simply adores.

Today, I’ve partnered with Milton’s Craft Bakers to bring you this post and super tasty recipe! My family and I have been  long-time fans of their snacks, and pro tip, you can find the jumbo-sized bags at your local Costco (and I highly recommend that you do!).

How do you make your baked chicken strips crispy?

The beauty of these baked chicken strips is that the crunch comes from the Milton’s cracker breading. You’ll toss the raw chicken strips in a seasoned flour mixture, some whisked eggs, and the crushed crackers before baking. Another thing that really seals the deal on crispy crunchiness is baking them on a wire rack-covered baking sheet. This allows hot air to get underneath the chicken strips and keep those bottoms nice and crisp.

How long do you bake chicken tenders?

It depends a little on the size of your strips, but generally, you’ll bake these for about 20 minutes in a 375 degree F. oven. The internal temperature of the strips should read 165 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer when they’re all done! Let them rest and cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

What goes well with baked chicken strips?

A nice green vegetable goes splendidly on the side of this dish, like roasted okra or baby broccoli. You could also go the totally classic “fried chicken” route and do sides like potato salad, coleslaw, or baked beans.

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Complete the meal by making:

• Classic Potato Salad Recipe
• The Best Cornbread Recipe
• Deli-Style Broccoli Salad
• Simple Roasted Beets
• Easy Baked Potato

For more baked chicken recipes, check out:

• The BEST Baked Chicken Breast
• The Best Baked Chicken Legs
• Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken Legs
• 4-Ingredient Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs
• Crispy Panko-Crusted Baked Chicken Legs
• Amazing Baked Chicken Recipes
• Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks with a Pretzel Coating
• The Best Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
• How to Cook a Whole Baked Chicken
• Baked Chicken Thighs with potatoes and carrots

This post was sponsored by Milton’s Craft Bakers. Thank you for supporting that brands that I love and choose to work with.

Homemade Baked Chicken Strips are a delicious spin on fried chicken strips, without the splatter on your stovetop (score!). The Fire Roasted Vegetable flavor of Milton’s crackers brings the crunch and full flavor to this seriously delectable chicken tender dish.