Crispy Baked Gluten-Free Chicken Strips (Made Simple)
These gluten-free chicken strips are one of those go-to recipes in our home that checks all the boxes: easy, wholesome, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup 1:1 gluten-free flour divided
- 1/3 cup gluten-free bread crumbs or crushed gluten-free cereal
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly drizzle with olive oil or avocado oil. This helps prevent sticking and encourages crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl.
- In another bowl (or a large bag), mix the remaining flour, bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Dip each strip into the milk mixture, then dredge in the breading mixture until fully coated.
- Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking pan in a single layer.
- Lightly drizzle a bit more oil over the tops for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
For extra tender strips, gently pound the chicken to about 1/2-inch thickness using the flat side of a meat hammer. Placing the chicken in a plastic bag or between wax paper helps keep things clean.