Crispy Chicken & Hidden Veggie Dip Tenders

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Golden-brown chicken strips coated in panko, served with a creamy dip packed with pureed carrots and zucchini for sneaky nutrition. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, blends boneless chicken breasts, panko bread crumbs, large eggs into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Cut chicken into 1-inch strips, then dredge each piece in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Step 3: Dip floured chicken in 1 beaten large egg, then press firmly into 1/2 cup panko crumbs until fully coated.
  4. Step 4: Arrange coated strips on the baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp at the edges.
  5. Step 5: While chicken bakes, blend 1 medium grated carrot, 1/2 medium grated zucchini, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a blender until completely smooth and pale orange in color.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot chicken tenders with the dip for dipping, ensuring the dip has no visible vegetable pieces.

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