How to Make Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Strips - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like biting into a crispy, savory chicken strip that has been perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection. If you're a fan of this classic comfort food, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Strips. These juicy, tender chicken strips are coated in a flavorful buttermilk batter and then fried until they are irresistibly crispy. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering with friends or just looking for a delicious meal to enjoy wit...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 2 cups buttermilk, or more as needed
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Slice each chicken breast into thick strips.
  • Whisk flour, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne together and pour into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish.
  • Fill a heavy-bottomed pan at least 4 inches deep with oil and heat it to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
  • Place several chicken strips in the plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake a couple of times until strips are coated. Repeat to coat remaining strips. Dip each strip into buttermilk, then back into the flour mixture.
  • Fry the strips, 4 or 5 at a time, in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then transfer to a baking sheet to keep warm in the oven as you fry the remaining strips.
  • Nutrition

    649 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 782mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 78g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 190mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 555mg