Italian Chicken Sticks

• 1  cup  seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2  cup  freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 1/2  teaspoon  dried thyme
• 1 1/2  teaspoon  dried basil
• 1  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  garlic powder
• Pinch of ground red pepper
• 8 boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/2  cup  (1-stick) melted butter
• Marinara sauce or honey mustard, for dipping

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a pie plate or platter, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper. Dip the chicken strips in the melted butter, then dredge them in the breadcrumbs mixture. Place the chicken strips in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken sticks hot with marinara sauce, or serve hot or cold with honey mustard.

Yield: About 3 - 3 1/2 dozen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen