" Lemon Thyme Chicken Strips [ With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce/Dressing ] "

" Lemon Thyme Chicken Strips [ With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce/Dressing ] "

Serves 6

Ingredients –

* 3 garlic cloves, pressed
* 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
* 2 Tbs water
* 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
* 1 egg
* 1 1/4 c whole wheat bread crumbs
* 2 Tbs lemon zest (from an organic lemon)
* 1 tsp dried thyme
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 lbs organic chicken tenders OR boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4" strips
* 2 Tbs olive oil (for drizzling)
* Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, optional (recipe follows)

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce/Dressing-

* 1/3 cup homemade (or very good quality) mayonnaise
* 2 Tbs raw honey
* 1 Tbs Dijon or stone ground mustard
* 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish
* salt and pepper to taste

Whisk all ingredients together until well mixed. Serve with chicken strips, or drizzle on salad greens.

Method –

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly oil 2 baking sheets.
2. In a shallow bowl whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, water, mustard, and egg.
3. In another shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, lemon zest, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Dredge chicken in egg mixture, press into bread crumb mixture, and turning to coat completely. Place on prepared sheets. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake 13-15 minutes, or until the bottom is crispy and golden, and the breading does not stick when turned. Flip them over and bake another 7-10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
6. Serve with honey mustard dipping sauce.