Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPacific Coast GrillCrispy Chicken Strips Recipe

Crispy Chicken Strips Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

with house-made ranch dressing & fresh cut-Kennebec-sea salt fries

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Ingredients

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Crispy Chicken Strips

House-Made Ranch Dressing

Fresh Cut Kennebec Sea Salt Fries

Method

Crispy Chicken Strips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Stations

    In three separate bowls, place flour, cornstarch, and a mixture of beaten eggs and buttermilk. In a fourth bowl, place bread crumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip first in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture. Ensure each strip is well-coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

House-Made Ranch Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Whisk Together

    Whisk the ingredients together until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper.

  3. 7

    Chill

    Cover the ranch dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Fresh Cut Kennebec Sea Salt Fries

  1. 8

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Kennebec potatoes. Cut them into fries about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 9

    Soak the Fries

    Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 10

    Dry and Fry

    Drain and pat the fries dry. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 11

    Season the Fries

    Sprinkle the fries with sea salt while they are still hot.

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