Chicken Strip Basket Recipe
Chicken tenders lightly battered and fried, served with choice of dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In a third bowl, combine the cornstarch with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, then in the buttermilk mixture, and finally in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the chicken strips hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
