Gram's Garlic Chicken Strips

Elevate your chicken game with Gram's Garlic Chicken Strips, a crispy, golden-brown classic bursting with bold garlic flavor. Perfectly marinated in a buttermilk-garlic blend for ultimate tenderness and infused with garlic powder and paprika for a savory kick, these hand-breaded strips are coated in fluffy panko breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch. Quick to prep in just 20 minutes, this recipe features a simple dredging technique and deep-frying magic to ensure juicy, restaurant-quality chicken every time. Serve these irresistible garlic-scented strips as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, paired with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the boneless chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 inch wide.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk and 2 minced garlic cloves. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture, then add the chicken strips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to marinate.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the remaining minced garlic clove.

Step 5

Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish for coating.

Step 6

Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk marinade and let excess marinade drip off.

Step 7

Dredge each chicken strip in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then dip it into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Finally, coat the strip with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Fry the chicken strips in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per batch depending on the thickness of the strips.

Step 10

Transfer the cooked strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the garlic chicken strips hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as is for a savory treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1375.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5650.8

Total Fat 506.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 694.6mg	0%
Sodium 4543.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 149.4g	0%

Vitamin D 226.3IU	0%
Calcium 439.8mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1615.9mg	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: 78.4%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 11.4%