Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd or just treating yourself to a comfort food classic, crispy fried chicken strips are always a winner! With a golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside, these strips are perfect for dipping, snacking, or even as a main course. Follow this easy recipe for perfectly crispy fried chicken strips that you can whip up in no time!
Ingredients
Before you dive into the cooking, gather the following ingredients:
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil (enough for about 1 inch in a large pot)
Instructions
1. Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). This temperature is crucial for achieving that crispy exterior!
2. Prepare the Coating
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of spices throughout the flour.
3. Beat the Eggs
In a separate small bowl, vigorously beat the eggs with a fork until well combined. This will provide a sticky layer that helps the flour adhere to the chicken.
4. Dredge the Chicken
Take each chicken strip and coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour to avoid a clumpy batter.
5. Egg Dip
Dip the floured chicken strip into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated. Allow any excess egg to drip off, but don’t worry about getting it perfect—this step helps create that luscious outer crust!
6. Final Flour Coating
Return the egg-coated chicken strip to the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the strip to ensure a good and even coating. This double dredging technique is key to extra crispy chicken!
7. Fry the Chicken
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken strips to the skillet. Fry them for about 8 to 10 minutes on the first side until it turns a beautiful golden brown.
8. Flip and Cook Again
Gently flip the chicken strips and continue frying for another 5 minutes, or until the second side is equally golden and crispy.
9. Check for Doneness
Use a meat thermometer to ensure each chicken strip reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), guaranteeing it’s cooked through and safe to eat. Once done, transfer the cooked strips to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess oil.
10. Repeat as Needed
If you’re frying more chicken strips than can fit in your pan at once, repeat the frying process in batches. It’s important not to overcrowd the pan, or the strips won’t achieve that perfect crispiness.
11. Serve and Enjoy
Your crispy fried chicken strips are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce. They also pair beautifully with a side of coleslaw or fries for a complete meal.
Now that you have the perfect recipe for crispy fried chicken strips, you’ll never want to pick up takeout again! Try this at home for a delightful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. Happy cooking!
Crispy Fried Chicken Strips
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil (enough for about 1 inch in a large pot)
Instructions:
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Coating: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Mix well to ensure even seasoning.
- Beat the Eggs: In a separate small bowl, vigorously beat the eggs with a fork until well combined.
- Dredge the Chicken: Take each chicken strip and coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Egg Dip: Dip the floured chicken strip into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess egg to drip off.
- Final Flour Coating: Return the chicken strip to the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the strip to ensure a good coating.
- Fry the Chicken: Once the oil has reached the correct temperature, carefully add the chicken strips to the skillet, cooking for about 8 to 10 minutes until the first side turns golden brown.
- Flip and Cook Again: Flip the chicken strips and continue to fry for another 5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown.
- Check for Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure each chicken strip reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Transfer the cooked strips to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil.
- Repeat as Needed: If frying more chicken strips than will fit in the pan at once, repeat the frying process in batches.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your crispy fried chicken strips hot and freshly made!
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