Introduction
Crispy Chicken Strips are golden, crunchy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, game-day snack, or party platter, these chicken strips are sure to be a crowd favorite when paired with your favorite dipping sauces.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: About 35 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Baking sheet or skillet
- Wire rack (optional, for baking)
- Shallow bowls for breading
- Tongs or fork
- Knife and cutting board
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- Vegetable oil, for frying or brushing if baking
Optional Dipping Sauces:
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- Honey mustard
- Ranch
- BBQ sauce
- Ketchup
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Chicken tenders are easiest; chicken breasts cut into strips work as well.
- Breadcrumbs: Panko gives an extra crispy texture; regular breadcrumbs work too.
- Parmesan: Optional, adds savory richness to the coating.
👩🍳 Instructions
For Frying
- Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
- In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Dredge chicken strips first in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to coat.
- Fry chicken strips in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
For Baking (Healthier Option)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush or spray with oil.
- Bread chicken as described above and place on prepared sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops with oil.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per 3 strips, fried)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
