Chicken Strips With Cheddar

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Delicious Chicken Strips with Cheddar recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 chicken breast fillets
500 g cheddar cheese
250 g bacon
1 cup flour
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 eggs , beaten
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
605
Sugar
2g
Fat
33g
Chicken strips with a cheesy, bacon-filled twist are finger-licking good. Combined with the right flavors and texture, they make a winning appetizer or a snack. This recipe will show you how to make a healthier version that's just as tasty but less guilt-inducing.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C and line a backing sheet with parchment paper.
2.Cut the chicken breasts into strips, around 2cm wide.
3.Shred the cheddar cheese and chop the bacon finely.
4.In a large bowl, add the flour and chicken strips.
5.In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano and salt.
6.Dip the flour-coated chicken strips into the beaten eggs.
7.Then coat the chicken strips with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to stick.
8.Repeat the coat with egg and breadcrumbs and place the chicken strips on the lined baking sheet.
9.Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and chopped bacon evenly over the chicken strips.
10.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare chicken strips with an extra crispy coating and savory filling.

It’s a great appetizer for parties or a delicious snack for game night.

CONS

Baking the chicken strips with cheese and bacon is tasty but calorie-dense.

So it’s important to enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of lean protein and a decent dose of calcium thanks to the cheddar cheese.
However, the bacon and breadcrumbs used in the recipe can add an unhealthy dose of sodium and saturated fat.
To make it healthier, you can opt to use turkey bacon and whole wheat breadcrumbs instead.

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