Chicken Strips Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Tender chicken strips breaded and deep-fried till golden

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Chicken
Slice the chicken breasts into strips approximately 1 inch wide. This will ensure they cook evenly and are easy to handle.
2
Set Up the Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, whisk the eggs in the second bowl, and place the bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in the third bowl.

3
Coat the Chicken
Take each chicken strip and dip it into the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
4
Dip in Egg
Next, dip the floured chicken strip into the egg mixture, making sure it is well coated.
5
Final Coating
Finally, roll the egg-coated chicken strip in the bread crumb mixture until it is fully covered. Set aside on a plate.

6
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can check the temperature with a thermometer or by dropping a small piece of bread in; it should sizzle.
7
Fry the Chicken Strips
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
8
Drain Excess Oil
Once cooked, remove the chicken strips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

9
Serve
Serve the chicken strips hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as honey mustard, barbecue, or ranch.