Chicken Strip Dinner Recipe
Four tender, lightly breaded, deep fried chicken tenders.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Strips
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour, cornstarch, and a mixture of beaten eggs and milk. In a fourth bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken tender first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil and fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the tenders from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.