Chicken Strip Basket Recipe
Includes a drink, with fries or tots.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Strips
Fries or Tots
Drink
Method
Chicken Strips
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Stations
In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- 4
Fry the Chicken Strips
In a large skillet, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken strips in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries or Tots
- 5
Prepare the Fries or Tots
If using frozen French fries or tater tots, preheat the oven according to package instructions.
- 6
Bake or Fry the Fries/Tots
If baking, spread fries or tots on a baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 20-25 minutes. If frying, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a pot and fry according to package instructions until golden brown.
- 7
Season the Fries/Tots
Once cooked, remove from oil or oven and season with salt to taste.
Drink
- 8
Serve the Drink
Pour 12 oz of soda of your choice into a glass and serve with the chicken strips and fries or tots.