Chicken Strips Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken
Coating for Chicken
Frying
Dipping Sauce
Method
Marinated Chicken
- 1
Prep and slice chicken
Trim chicken breasts and cut into evenly sized strips about 3/4 inch to 1 inch wide for even cooking.
- 2
Make marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, and hot sauce until well combined.
- 3
Marinate the chicken
Add chicken strips to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate about 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) for tenderness.
Coating for Chicken
- 4
Prepare dredge stations
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs with a splash of water. In a separate shallow bowl, combine flour, panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat and fry
- 5
- 6
Dredge strips
Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, then dredge first in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, and finally coat with breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
- 7
Fry until golden
Fry in batches about 3-4 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is crispy. Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain.
Dipping Sauce
- 8
Make dipping sauce
In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust sweetness and tang to taste.