🍗 Crispy Chicken Strips (Crunchy & Juicy)
Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or meal—crispy on the outside, tender inside.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1–2 cups breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare chicken:
- Pat chicken strips dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set up dredging stations:
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: breadcrumbs
- Coat chicken:
- Dredge each strip in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry strips 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with ketchup, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips
- For extra crunch, double-coat: flour → egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs.
- Can also bake at 200°C / 400°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, for a healthier version.
- Add garlic powder, cayenne, or Parmesan to breadcrumbs for more flavor.
I can also give a crispy oven-baked version that’s just as crunchy but uses less oil. Do you want that?