Description
These fried chicken strips offer a delightful crunch and juicy interior, making them a go-to favorite for a quick dinner or a hearty snack. With simple ingredients like chicken breasts and flavor-packed seasonings, you can whip up this mouthwatering dish in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½-2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-thick strips, or chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- canola oil, vegetable oil, or peanut oil
Instructions
- Add oil to a cast-iron skillet until it is about 2 inches deep and heat over medium-high until the oil reaches 365-375°F.
- Prepare a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- Sprinkle the chicken strips with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ensuring an even coating.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Dredge 4-5 chicken strips in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg mixture, then dredge again in flour.
- Gently place the coated chicken strips into the hot oil. Fry 4-5 pieces at a time for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. If browning too quickly, lower the heat.
- Transfer cooked chicken strips to the prepared wire rack and repeat with remaining strips.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces and fries, if desired.
Notes
Make sure the oil temperature is right for a crispy coating.
For extra flavor, try adding some spices to the flour mixture.
Serve with a variety of dipping sauces to please everyone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg