Italian Chicken Sticks

Italian Chicken Sticks (I found this from Jenn Hatch's web site. Looks yummy!) Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Holiday Cocktail Party

Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: About 3 to 3 1/2 dozen

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 11/2 teaspoons dried thyme 11/2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch ground red pepper 8 boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter Marinara sauce or honey mustard, for dippingPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a pie plate or platter, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper. Dip the chicken strips in the melted butter, then dredge them in the bread crumb mixture. Place the chicken strips in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken sticks hot with marinara sauce, or serve hot or cold with honey mustard.