Description
Crispy and flavorful pan fried chicken strips coated in a seasoned flour mixture and cooked to juicy perfection, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Strips
- 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
- 1 egg
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooking oil (non GMO canola oil recommended)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat the cooking oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350° Fahrenheit, using a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture and Egg: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and paprika. Whisk together until well blended. Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat with a fork until mixed.
- Coat the Chicken Strips: Cut the chicken breasts into strips. Roll each strip in the seasoned flour mixture until lightly coated, then dip in the beaten egg. Return the chicken to the flour mixture and roll again until well coated. For extra crispiness, roll each strip a final time in the flour before frying.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken strips in the hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes, then flip using tongs or a fork and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160° Fahrenheit.
- Drain and Serve: Prepare a cooling rack placed over a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Transfer the cooked chicken strips to the rack to drain excess oil. Serve immediately or keep warm in the oven until ready to eat.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 350° Fahrenheit for even cooking and crispy coating.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Canola oil is recommended for frying due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point.
- Adjust the amounts of seasoned flour and egg if increasing the quantity of chicken strips.
- Chicken strips can be kept warm in the oven set to low heat if not serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
