Crispy Fried Chicken Strips

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Crispy Fried Chicken Strips! Featuring juicy, marinated strips of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, these golden tenders are coated in a perfectly seasoned blend of flour and cornstarch, flavored with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for an irresistible crunch. A buttermilk and hot sauce marinade ensures the strips stay tender and flavorful, while frying in hot vegetable oil delivers that signature crispy exterior. Quick to prepare and easy to fry, these chicken strips are perfect for weeknight meals, game-day snacks, or family gatherings. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to disappear in minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 4 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches long.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until well combined. Add the chicken strips, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours to marinate.

Step 3

In another large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature for even cooking.

Step 5

Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.

Step 6

Dredge each chicken strip in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere, ensuring each strip is thoroughly coated.

Step 7

Gently place a few chicken strips at a time into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature. Fry for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken strips from the oil and place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet to let excess oil drain.

Step 9

Repeat the frying process with the remaining chicken strips.

Step 10

Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces and sides. Enjoy your crispy fried chicken strips!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1892.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8963.3

Total Fat 869.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 539.8g
Cholesterol 608.4mg	0%
Sodium 5781.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 174.3g	0%

Vitamin D 179.4IU	0%
Calcium 408.0mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 1877.4mg	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: 84.5%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 8.0%