Campfire Chicken Strips Recipe
Traditional chicken strips with a side of fries
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Ingredients
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Chicken Strips
Fries
Method
Chicken Strips
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure each strip is evenly coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or campfire-safe pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Strips
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Remove the chicken strips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Fries
- 7
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and cut the potatoes into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick) to resemble fries.
- 8
Soak the Fries
Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 9
Preheat Oil for Frying
In a separate pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry the Potatoes
Drain the soaked potato strips and pat them dry. Fry them in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- 11
Season the Fries
Remove fries from the oil and place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.