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

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a crispy, juicy piece of fried chicken. The satisfying crunch of the perfectly seasoned coating gives way to tender, flavorful meat. And when it comes to making the perfect fried chicken at home, nothing beats a batch of crispy fried chicken strips. These delicious morsels are perfect for a weeknight dinner, game day snack, or even a picnic in the park. And with this easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch of these mouthwatering chicke...

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Ingredients

  • 6 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 3 large room-temperature eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground paprika, or to taste
  • 1 pinch rubbed sage, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cut each chicken breast into 3 strips and place in a large bowl. Add milk, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sage, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Coat chicken strips in the flour mixture.
  • Fry chicken in the hot oil until golden, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Work in batches to maintain oil temperature.
  • Nutrition

    665 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 176mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 352mg