Best Baked Chicken Fingers Recipe How To Make Baked Chicken Fingers

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken cutlets

1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

kosher salt

Freshly cracked black pepper

2 large eggs, beaten

1/4 c. whole-grain Dijon mustard

2 tbsp. honey

6 c. mixed greens

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with foil.Step 2Cut chicken cutlets into 1 1/2" strips. In a shallow dish, combine panko, lemon zest, and thyme; season generously with salt and pepper.Step 3Dip chicken strips one by one in eggs, then in bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to make sure crumbs adhere. Transfer strips to prepared baking sheet.Step 4Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Heat broiler, then cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.Step 5In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and honey. In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with lemon juice and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken fingers with dipping sauce and salad.