Seasoned Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Seasoned Chicken Strips:

• 1 lb. boneless chicken strips
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 c. 1% or skim milk
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. dry bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil and coat lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

In a shallow bowl, combine the egg whites, milk, Dijon mustard, and garlic. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place on the baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce:

• 1/4 c. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 c. local honey
• 1 tsp. rice vinegar
• pinch of salt

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.