Chicken Tenders with Greek Yogurt Ranch

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch strips)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a cooling rack inside a baking sheet and coat rack with cooking spray; set aside.

3. 3

   Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic and onion powder; set aside.

5. 5

   Working one at a time, dredge chicken strips in the flour, dip into the eggs, then dredge in the bread crumbs mixture, pressing to coat.

6. 6

   Place breaded chicken strips on top of prepared rack and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place into oven and bake for 8 minutes. Flip each strip over and lightly coat with cooking spray. Continue baking for 8-10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with Greek yogurt ranch, if desired.