Rainbow Chicken Strips

Transform your weeknight dinner with vibrant and nutritious Rainbow Chicken Strips! This playful twist on classic baked chicken tenders features succulent chicken coated in a crispy, golden breadcrumb crust—elevated with a colorful layer of finely diced bell peppers, shredded purple cabbage, and grated carrots. Packed with fresh veggies and rich parmesan, these oven-baked strips are seasoned to perfection with garlic, paprika, and a hint of black pepper for irresistible flavor in every bite. Perfect as a kid-friendly finger food, a stunning party appetizer, or the star of your next salad or wrap, these Rainbow Chicken Strips make eating healthy as fun and delicious as it gets! Ready in under an hour, this wholesome recipe is sure to brighten your table and your taste buds. Keywords: rainbow chicken strips, baked chicken tenders, crispy chicken, veggie-coated chicken, easy dinner recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium orange bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 cup, finely shredded purple cabbage
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup, grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0 as needed cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease it with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 2

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 inch wide, and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the red, orange, yellow, and green bell peppers into very small pieces. Combine them with the shredded purple cabbage and grated carrot in a large bowl. Mix well to create your 'rainbow' vegetable mix.

Step 4

In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs together. In a third bowl, place the all-purpose flour.

Step 6

Set up a breading station: dredge each chicken strip in the flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

Step 7

Once well-coated, press the chicken strips into the rainbow vegetable mix, ensuring the vegetables stick and form a colorful outer layer.

Step 8

Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking spray to help them crisp up.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the coating is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Rainbow Chicken Strips with a side of your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a salad or wrap!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1471.1 grams (1471.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2012

Total Fat 72.30g	93%
Saturated Fat 21.50g	108%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 712mg	237%
Sodium 4883mg	212%
Total Carbohydrate 178.20g	65%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 25.90g
Protein 165.80g	332%

Vitamin D 86IU	428%
Calcium 722mg	56%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 2760mg	59%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 35.2%