Oven-Baked Chicken Fingers with Zesty Caesar Dip

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DFC Cheese Great Cheese Starters

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Nutritional Info
Per serving -
Energy 377 Calories
Protein 35 g
Carbohydrates 35 g
Fat 10 g
Fibre 3 g
Sodium 1059 mg
Nutrient % DV -
Calcium 28% / 308 mg
Niacin 78%
Vitamin B12 43%
Riboflavin 32%
Vitamin B6 29%
    1-1/2 cups (375 mL) milk, divided
    2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard, divided
    1-2/3 cups (375 mL) finely crushed crisp whole wheat crackers
    1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
    1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
    2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
    1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Canadian Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Prep time: 15 min • Cook time: 15-20 min

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

Line a baking sheet with foil; butter or spray foil.

In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup (50 ml) of the milk and 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the mustard. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow dish.

Cut chicken breasts into about 3-inch (7.5 cm) by 1/2-inch (1 cm) strips. Dip each chicken strip first into milk mixture then 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.

Additional Information

  • Tip: Crisp crackers such as Wheat Thins work best. You'll need about 3 cups (750 mL) crackers. Make crumbs in a food processor or place crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

    For the Adventurous
    : Add 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne to milk for coating mixture, and add 1/2 tsp (2 mL) anchovy paste and 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped drained capers to sauce with garlic.


Source

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