Low Fat Crispy Fried Chicken Strips
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite with these Low Fat Crispy Fried Chicken Strips, a perfect recipe for health-conscious comfort food lovers. Tenderized in a flavorful buttermilk and hot sauce marinade, these strips are coated in a well-seasoned mixture of whole wheat flour, cornstarch, and spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder for an irresistible crunch. Instead of deep frying, the chicken is baked to golden perfection with a light spray of non-stick cooking spray, offering all the crispiness with less oil. Ready in under an hour, these healthier chicken strips are ideal as a protein-packed snack, appetizer, or family-friendly dinner. Pair them with your favorite low-fat dipping sauce for a truly satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 240 ml buttermilk
- 15 ml hot sauce
- 120 g whole wheat flour
- 60 g cornstarch
- 5 g smoked paprika
- 5 g garlic powder
- 5 g onion powder
- 5 g dried oregano
- 5 g salt
- 3 g ground black pepper
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips about 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken strips to the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged in the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for tenderizing.
Step 3
While the chicken is marinating, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 5
Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk mixture, letting any excess drip off. Dredge each chicken strip in the flour mixture, pressing it on to ensure a good coating.
Step 6
Arrange the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet. Give each strip a light spray of non-stick cooking spray to help them become crispy as they bake.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Flip each strip and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Step 8
Remove the chicken strips from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite low-fat dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (818.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1435.4 |
| Total Fat 24.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 323.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2867.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 169.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.3g | |
| Protein 134.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 132.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 497.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2020.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories