Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Raleigh TimesCrispy Chicken Strips Recipe

Crispy Chicken Strips Recipe

Inspired by The Raleigh Times
Time45m
Serves4

Marinated then fried local chicken breast served with a choice of bacon-honey mustard, or Times BBQ sauce; served with hand-cut fries Want it tossed in buffalo, honey-jalapeño, or bbq sauce & served with blue cheese dressing, just ask.

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Ingredients

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Crispy Chicken Strips

Method

Preparation and Cooking Steps

  1. 1

    Marinate Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breast pieces and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Prepare Breading Stations

    Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry Chicken Strips

    Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

  6. 6

    Prepare Fries

    While the chicken is frying, cook the hand-cut fries according to your preferred method (deep fry, bake, or air fry) until crispy and golden.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove the chicken strips and fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with bacon-honey mustard or Times BBQ sauce. Offer options for tossing in buffalo, honey-jalapeño, or BBQ sauce, and blue cheese dressing on the side.

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