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Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken Strips

Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken Strips

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 💧 4 tablespoons water

  • Chicken

    • 🍗 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders

  • Oil

    • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

STEPS

1

Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix eggs and water together in a small bowl.

2

Place some chicken strips in the flour mixture to coat, then gently shake to remove any excess flour. Coat strips in egg. Return to the flour mixture and coat again; repeat with egg mixture. Coat once more in the flour mixture, placing strips on a plate while you continue with remaining chicken.

3

Let strips sit for 5 minutes to allow flour to set.

4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350°F (175°C); oil is ready if you drop some water in and it sizzles.

5

Working in batches if needed, place strips in the hot oil. Cook for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook until golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, about 8 minutes more.

6

Place strips on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

518

Calories

  • 46
    Protein
  • 37
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 For even crispier chicken strips, let the coated chicken rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before frying.Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, ketchup, or ranch.Using a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature ensures perfect frying results.Avoid overcrowding the pan as this will lower the oil temperature and make the strips greasy.