Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy homemade chicken strips with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these chicken strips are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Strips:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Coating:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into even strips.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip in egg mixture, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the chicken strips at 400°F on a wire rack for 18-20 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 strips
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
