Crispy Chicken Strips
Crispy Chicken Strips are golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them a perfect quick dinner, snack, or lunchbox treat. With a crunchy breadcrumb coating and flavorful seasoning, these homemade chicken tenders can be fried, baked, or air-fried. A family favorite that pairs perfectly with dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ, or ranch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack
- Method: Fried, Baked, Air-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying (or cooking spray if baking)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into even strips; pat dry.
- Set up breading station: Bowl 1 – flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder; Bowl 2 – beaten eggs; Bowl 3 – breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- For frying: Heat 1 inch of oil in skillet over medium-high; fry strips 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F); place strips on lined baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.
- Add cayenne pepper or chili powder for spice.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for extra tenderness.
- Mix Parmesan cheese into breadcrumbs for a cheesy twist.
- Store in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer to keep crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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