Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMartin's DowntownFried Chicken Strips Recipe

Fried Chicken Strips Recipe

Inspired by Martin's Downtown
Time1h
Serves4

Hand battered tenders, served with honey comeback or bleu cheese and choice of two sides.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Strips

Honey Comeback Sauce

Method

Preparing Chicken Strips

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the boneless chicken breast into strips (about 1 inch wide). Place the chicken strips in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Allow them to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. This will be your breading mixture.

  3. 3

    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).

  4. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk and shake off excess. Dredge each strip in the breading mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  6. 6

    Drain the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken strips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making Honey Comeback Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, ketchup, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

  2. 8

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or hot sauce, if desired.

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