Crispy Battered Chicken

Sink your teeth into the ultimate Crispy Battered Chicken, a family favorite featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a perfectly seasoned, golden-brown batter. This recipe combines pantry staples like paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, giving the batter a flavorful kick that complements the juicy chicken. With a light yet crunchy texture thanks to the addition of baking powder, the batter is easy to prepare and clings beautifully to the chicken strips for consistent coverage. Fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil, these chicken strips are irresistibly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, game-day treat, or casual dinner that's ready in under an hour. Perfect for anyone craving easy comfort food with maximum crunch and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the chicken breasts. Slice each chicken breast into thin strips, approximately 1 inch wide.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir these dry ingredients together until well mixed.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and then stir in the cold water until combined.

Step 4

Gradually whisk the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, creating a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If too thick, add a little more water; if too thin, add a bit more flour.

Step 5

Dip each chicken strip into the batter, ensuring each piece is completely coated. Let any excess batter drip off before frying.

Step 6

In a large, deep skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Make sure there is enough oil to allow the chicken strips to be fully submerged.

Step 7

Carefully place a few chicken strips into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each piece for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Remove cooked chicken strips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat the frying process with the remaining chicken strips, adjusting the oil temperature as needed to maintain consistent heat.

Step 10

Serve the crispy battered chicken hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1565.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6806.3

Total Fat 651.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 405.2g
Cholesterol 548.3mg	0%
Sodium 3673.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 148.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 109.7mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 343.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.3%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 8.3%