Description
A delightful recipe for crispy fried chicken strips that transports you back to cherished family moments and rich flavors.
Ingredients
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- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup seasoned flour (all-purpose flour mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)
- Honey or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least one hour or overnight.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, let it drip, and combine seasoned flour with salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Toss each chicken strip in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Heat ½ inch of oil in a large skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken strips in batches for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and let rest to maintain crispiness.
Notes
Patience is key; don’t overcrowd the frying pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: fried chicken, crispy chicken strips, family recipe