CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS 

CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS 🍗✨

Golden, crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy inside—just like your favorite restaurant’s! Perfect for snacks, salads, or dipping.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or tenders, cut into strips

• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, rested 5 mins)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 eggs, beaten

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

For Serving

• Dipping sauces (honey mustard, BBQ, ranch, etc.)

• Lemon wedges

• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

• In a bowl, soak chicken strips in buttermilk for 30 mins (or up to 4 hrs for extra tenderness).

2️⃣ Prepare the Breading

• In three separate bowls, set up:

  1. Flour + salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne.

  2. Beaten eggs.

  3. Panko breadcrumbs.

3️⃣ Bread the Chicken

• Take a strip from buttermilk, let excess drip off.

• Dredge in flour → dip in egg → coat in panko**. Press crumbs gently to stick.

• Place on a tray and repeat for all strips.

4️⃣ Fry to Crispy Perfection

• Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

• Fry strips in batches for 3-4 mins per side until golden brown.

• Drain on a wire rack or paper towels (keeps them crispy!).

5️⃣ Serve Hot!

• Sprinkle with salt right after frying.

• Serve with dips, fries, or in a wrap.

Tips for Extra Crispy Strips

✔ Double breading? For extra crunch, dip back in egg & panko after the first coat.
✔ Air fryer option? Spray with oil, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 mins, flipping halfway.
✔ Baked version? Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 mins on a greased rack.

Enjoy your ultra-crispy, juicy chicken strips! Let me know if you want a spicy or gluten-free version. 😋🔥