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Crispy, Baked Turkey Strips

Step away from your vehicle and drop your car keys.  Go back inside the house and make these “oven fried” crispy, baked turkey strips, rather than hitting the drive thru for those greasy chicken nuggets.  So much healthier for the kids than fast food, and the panko bread crumbs make these strips so crispy, you won’t miss the fact that these aren’t fried!

This is a kid-friendly dinner that is sure to make the whole family happy.  Because I don’t care if you are 5-years old or 45-years old, who doesn’t love a good, crispy turkey or chicken strip?!  I used turkey tenderloins for my baked strips, but you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.  And….I made this recipe using ingredients I already had on hand.  So when you look at me sideways for brushing mayonnaise on my turkey strips (yes….mayonnaise) before breading them, just remember that we are friends and I would not steer you wrong!

I used Spices Inc Tempero Baiano Seasonings (marjoram, oregano, parsley and pepper are in this seasoning), to season my turkey strips, but you can totally make it your own and use your favorite seasoning spice!  And want to make this recipe gluten free?  Just use gluten free flour and gluten free panko bread crumbs.

Crispy, Baked Turkey Strips

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Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 30-minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless turkey breast tenderloins (or chicken tenderloins)- cut into 6-8 strips
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (option to use gluten free panko bread crumbs)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Inc Tempero Baiano seasoning (or your favorite seasoning)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (can use gluten free flour)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425-degees. Line a large, rimmed baking tray with foil and spray with baking spray. Set aside.

2

In a small bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and spices. Sprinkle the flour out onto a plate in an even-ish layer. Line the flour, mayonnaise and bread crumb mixture next to each other. Take each turkey strip and coat both sides in flour. Use a butter knife to smear a light coating of mayonnaise on both sides of the turkey strip. Drop strip in bread crumb bowl and coat both sides thoroughly. Place breaded turkey strip on prepared baking pan and repeat the process with the rest of your turkey strips.

3

Bake turkey strips in 425-degree oven for 30-minutes or until cooked through and golden brown on top. Cooking time may differ depending on how thin and small you cut your strips.

4

Serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To reheat, place turkey strips in 350-degree oven until warmed through. Microwaving them will make the breading mushy.

We served these crispy strips with steamed green beans.  Kind of like a french fry??  Hahahah just kidding.  Green beans aren’t even close to french fries.  But we love green beans more than french fries at my house.  SERIOUSLY!

However, my Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a big hit and would be perfect with these crispy strips!  Recipe HERE.

So tell me….

  • What’s your favorite fast food meal??

  • Have you ever baked your own crispy strips?

  • Were you questioning how the mayonnaise would work on these crispy strips?

Leave me a comment below!!

XOXO,

Kelly

August 2, 2018 By
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I am a self taught baker that enjoys baking from scratch and learning the science behind baking in order to create new recipes! I started this blog so I could share with you the yummy recipes I am making in my kitchen, but also to have some fun and laughs along the way!

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37 Comments

  • Reply
    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    August 2, 2018 at 6:07 AM

    Panko breadcrumbs are just magical aren’t they? Any time I need a little crunch they’re my go-to. And these look so perfectly crisp and crunchy!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 3, 2018 at 7:49 AM

      Thanks Kelsie! I love the crunch panko adds too!! XOXO

  • Reply
    Amy
    August 2, 2018 at 12:44 PM

    I love how you use whatever you have. Mayonnaise is great! These baked turkey strips look fabulous, and so much more nutritious than those greasy fast food nuggets. Thank you for the recipe. I love seeing what you come up with next.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 3, 2018 at 7:50 AM

      Thank you Amy! Sometimes dinner just ends up with me throwing together a meal using whatever I can find in the fridge and pantry hehehe. The boys loved these! 🙂

  • Reply
    Dionne Brown
    August 3, 2018 at 2:40 AM

    I like this recipe. Chicken is always my favorite.This new recipe make me happy.thanks.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 3, 2018 at 7:52 AM

      Thanks Dionne! The turkey can totally be swapped out for chicken breasts. Chicken is my favorite too 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Colleen
    August 3, 2018 at 4:36 AM

    I could easily live off of these…these and pretzels…it would be a great life!!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 3, 2018 at 7:52 AM

      Hahahah I totally agree with you Colleen!!!

  • Reply
    Milena
    August 3, 2018 at 5:24 AM

    These look so tasty. I love that you used mayo:) I frequently employ mayo or yogurt when handling poultry so you need not convince me of the benefits:) Awesome quick dinner. Pinned!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 3, 2018 at 7:53 AM

      Thanks Milena! And thanks for pinning! Glad I am not the only one who uses mayo or yogurt with my poultry 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Amy (Savory Moments)
    August 3, 2018 at 5:40 PM

    These look perfect! I don’t know why I’ve never thought of using turkey like this – it looks so good!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 7, 2018 at 7:05 AM

      Thank you Amy! I think chicken is just more common hehehe. But you know I gotta switch it up every now and again 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Ashika | Gardening Foodie
    August 5, 2018 at 6:02 AM

    Oh yum, these look so crisp and perfect. I love that they are baked, so much healthier. My boys are going to absolutely love this. Thank you for sharing Kelly, I cannot wait to try out this recipe 🙂

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 7, 2018 at 7:06 AM

      Thank you Ashika!! I hope you make this for your boys!! My boys loved em 😉

  • Reply
    Amy Smith
    August 5, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    All I have to say is OMG these little babies turned out so good I can’t have enough of them. Thank you so much.

    Amy

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 7, 2018 at 7:08 AM

      Thank you Amy! Glad you liked them so much!!

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    The Baking ChocolaTess
    August 5, 2018 at 4:08 PM

    These look great for the week for the fam! We love turkey!! YUM!! Pinning!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 7, 2018 at 7:06 AM

      Thanks Kim!! And thanks for pinning 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Julia's Simply Southern
    August 6, 2018 at 8:13 AM

    Your turkey strips look amazing! I’m a big fan of turkey. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at Meal Plan Monday 🙂

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 7, 2018 at 7:07 AM

      Thank you Julia! And thanks for hosting my favorite link party 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    hummingbirdthyme
    August 6, 2018 at 12:28 PM

    Wow, Kelly! I never thought of using mayo instead of egg. What a fantastic idea! Thanks! Will try this one out, Pinning!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 7, 2018 at 7:07 AM

      Thank you! I hope you give this a try 🙂 And thanks for pinning!!

  • Reply
    rawsonjl
    August 8, 2018 at 3:43 PM

    That sounds delicious! I have made chicken fingers/ strips many times but never thought to use turkey. Pinned.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 9, 2018 at 7:38 AM

      Awesome!! Thank you! I was trying to switch it up a little and try turkey 🙂

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    Amy
    August 9, 2018 at 9:26 PM

    Congratulations on the feature at Foodie Friday!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 13, 2018 at 11:18 AM

      Thank you Amy!! XOXO

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    August 12, 2018 at 6:52 PM

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      Kelly
      August 13, 2018 at 11:18 AM

      Thank you Linda! XOXO

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    sherry monfils
    October 10, 2018 at 7:23 AM

    I have been doing the mayo thing for many years and use it on chicken a lot also. Great recipe!

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    October 29, 2018 at 4:30 AM

    I like the idea of using mayo as part of the dredging trio. I’ll have to give that a try.

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