Baked Parmesan & Herb Chicken Strips

Baked food is a healthier way of cooking. You can bake just about any vegetable or meat and yet retain the flavor. Adding herbs, cheese, pepper, and other spices can really enhance the taste of any baked dish. Enjoy these baked chicken strips that offer a crunch good enough to give KFC a run for their run and feel a burst of flavor in every bite!

Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips or chicken tenders
• 1 cup flour
• 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons roast chicken seasoning or garlic and herb seasoning (Try Emeril’s Chicken Rub seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Salt and pepper

How to Cook

1. Place flour in shallow dish, add salt and pepper to taste.
2. In another shallow dish beat egg.
3. In third shallow dish mix breadcrumbs, seasoning, garlic powder, cheese, and salt & pepper to taste.
4. Dip chicken strips in egg.
5. Dredge chicken in flour.
6. Dip flour dredged chicken in egg.
7. Coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
8. Place coated chicken pieces on cooking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
9. Lightly spray tops of chicken pieces with non-stick cooking spray.
10. Place chicken in preheated 350 degree oven 20 -25 minutes (or longer depending on the size of your strips). For extra crunch turn oven to 425 for last 3-4 minutes.

Rating: 3.00

Asparagus Ham Roll-Ups

This is a perfect recipe for kids. This roll-up sandwich looks good and tastes even better. But best of all, you can sneak in some vegetables into this ham and cheese sandwich and watch your children enjoy it without realizing that they are actually being fed veggies! Add more flavor to the sandwich by experimenting with different flavored cheeses like Brie or Camembert.

Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
• 4 thin slices deli ham
• 8 slices Swiss cheese

How to Cook

1. Place asparagus in a shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
2. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise over each tortilla.
4. Top each with one slice of ham, two slices of cheese, and four asparagus spears; roll up.

Rating: 7.00