Best 2 Cheesy Chicken Strips Recipes

**Crispy, cheesy, and flavorful, these cheesy chicken strips are the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Made with tender chicken strips coated in a golden brown breadcrumb crust and smothered in melted cheese, these chicken strips are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a complete meal that everyone will love.**

**In this article, you'll find three delicious recipes for cheesy chicken strips:**

* **Classic Cheesy Chicken Strips:** This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken strips are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden brown. Then, they're smothered in melted cheese and served with your favorite dipping sauce.
* **Buffalo Cheesy Chicken Strips:** If you like things spicy, then you'll love these buffalo cheesy chicken strips. The chicken strips are coated in a buffalo sauce breadcrumb mixture and fried until crispy. Then, they're smothered in melted cheese and served with a side of blue cheese dressing.
* **Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Chicken Strips:** These garlic parmesan cheesy chicken strips are perfect for those who love a cheesy garlic flavor. The chicken strips are coated in a garlic parmesan breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden brown. Then, they're smothered in melted cheese and served with a side of marinara sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CHICKEN STRIPS

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Even finicky eaters will enjoy this flavorful chicken, ready in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
2 cups cheese-flavored crackers, crushed (1 cup)
1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1 egg
Barbecue sauce, ketchup or ranch dressing, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray.
Cut chicken lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips. Mix crushed crackers and cheese in large resealable plastic bag. Beat egg in large bowl; add chicken strips to egg and toss to coat. Remove chicken from egg, allowing excess to drip off; place chicken in bag of cracker mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat evenly with cracker mixture. Place chicken strips in single layer in pan.
Bake uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 7 mg

CHEESY CHICKEN STRIPS

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From a Betty Crocker "supermarket" cookbook. My kids love these and its a great way to clean out the cupboard of all those little bits of cracker and cheese curl crumbs.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories High Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pound)
2 cups cheese crackers, crushed to 1 cup (any crunchy type cheese flavored snack like cheetos, etc)
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (finely mixes nicer but regular shredded gives a more cheesey texture)
1 egg
barbecue sauce
ketchup
ranch dressing

Steps:

Heat oven to 400.
Spray with Pam or line with foil a jelly roll pan 15x10.
Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips lengthwise or just do nugget shapes.
Mix crumbs and cheese in a zip loc bag.
Beat egg in bowl and add chicken tossing to coat.
Remove chicken and allow excess egg to drip off.
Place chicken in bag of crumbs.
Seal bag and shake to coat evenly.
Remove from bag and place on baking sheet in single layer.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes til no longer pink in center, I turn them at about 8 minutes.
Serve with sauces on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 140.8, Sodium 540.1, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 36

Tips:

Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.
Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for extra flavor.
Use a combination of cheeses for a more complex flavor. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good choices.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken strips. They should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy.
Serve the chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce are all good options.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken strips are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give cheesy chicken strips a try. You won't be disappointed!