Description
Crispy and flavorful pan fried chicken strips coated in a seasoned flour breading, perfect for a quick and delicious meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Seasoned Flour Mixture
- 2/3 cup flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 tsp paprika
Chicken and Coating
- 1 egg
- 2 chicken breasts
For Frying
- 1 cup cooking oil (non-GMO canola oil recommended)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 cup of cooking oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F, using a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly ground pepper, and paprika until well blended. Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat with a fork. Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
- Coat the chicken strips: Roll each chicken strip lightly in the seasoned flour mixture. Dip it into the beaten egg, then roll it again in the seasoned flour to fully coat. For extra breading, roll each strip one more time in the flour before frying. Transfer coated strips to a plate or cutting board.
- Fry the chicken strips: Gently place strips into the hot oil once it reaches 350°F. Cook for 4 minutes on one side, then use tongs or a fork to flip and cook for another 4 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160°F.
- Drain and serve: Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Transfer cooked chicken strips onto the rack to drain excess oil. Serve immediately or keep warm in the oven until ready to eat.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature stays at 350°F for crispy, evenly cooked strips.
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately monitor oil temperature.
- Adjust quantities of flour and egg if making more than 8 strips.
- Can substitute chicken breasts with chicken tenderloins for quicker cooking.
- Use canola oil or another neutral high smoke point oil for best frying results.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to at least 160°F internally for safety.
- Keep cooked strips warm in an oven set to low heat if not serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
