Zesty Panko Chicken Stix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into long, thin strips
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 (1 ounce) envelope Italian salad dressing mix (I prefer Good Season's Zesty Italian)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I like it very spicy, so I use 1 teaspoon...adjust to your taste)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, dry dressing mix, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
In another bowl, toss chicken strips with egg to coat, shaking off excess.
Toss chicken strips with breadcrumb mixture, pressing crumbs into meat to adhere. Place breaded chicken on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.