Chicken Strips Recipe
Deep fried chicken tenders served with fries, 2 hushpuppies, ranch, tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Strips
Fries
Hushpuppies
Dipping Sauces
Method
Chicken Strips
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Place the chicken strips in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).
- 3
Prepare Breading
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each strip in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken strips in the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries
Hushpuppies
- 9
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 10
- 11
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 12
Fry Hushpuppies
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil (350°F/175°C) and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 13
Plate the Dish
Serve the chicken strips alongside the fries and hushpuppies. Offer ranch dressing, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.
