Best 5 Light And Crispy Chicken Strips Recipes

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**Crispy Chicken Strips: A Delightful Culinary Experience**

Indulge in the irresistible allure of crispy chicken strips, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. This versatile dish, perfect for a quick snack or a satisfying meal, offers a symphony of crispy coating, succulent chicken, and a range of delectable dipping sauces. With minimal ingredients and a simple cooking process, these chicken strips are a breeze to prepare, making them a favorite among home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

The secret to achieving the perfect crispiness lies in the unique combination of ingredients used in the coating. A blend of flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper creates a flavorful and golden-brown crust that perfectly complements the tender and juicy chicken. Whether you prefer to bake or fry your chicken strips, the result is always a delightful treat that will leave you craving more.

This recipe collection offers a variety of mouthwatering dipping sauces to enhance the taste of your crispy chicken strips. From the classic honey mustard sauce to the tangy barbecue sauce and the creamy ranch sauce, each sauce adds a unique dimension of flavor to the chicken. With options to suit every palate, these sauces elevate the chicken strips from a simple snack to a culinary masterpiece.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with these light and crispy chicken strips. Let the symphony of flavors and textures delight your senses as you savor every bite of this irresistible dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds raw chicken breast tenders
1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons seasoned salt, such as Lawry's Seasoned Salt, or spices of your choosing
Vegetable oil
Dipping sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Submerge the chicken strips in the buttermilk for 15 to 20 minutes (or longer if you'd like).
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and seasoning salt (or other seasonings if you prefer). Mix this together well. Next, gradually drizzle 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the buttermilk into the flour mixture and stir lightly with a fork as you add it to achieve clumps.
  • Heat about 1 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low to medium heat.
  • Remove a few of the buttermilk-soaked chicken strips and place them in the flour mixture, turning them over to coat thoroughly. Place them on a plate. Continue coating the chicken strips until they are all ready to cook.
  • When the oil is sufficiently heated, begin cooking the strips a few at a time. Cook them for about a minute and a half or so on each side. When golden and crispy and the chicken is done, remove them to a paper-towel-lined plate. Do not allow them to burn.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Yum!

EXTRA-CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS



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These extra-crispy fried chicken tender strips are sure to satisfy even your pickiest eater! Enjoy with dipping sauces like honey or honey mustard, or eat them plain!

Provided by Steven McCune

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons water
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix eggs and water together in a small bowl.
  • Place some chicken strips in the flour mixture to coat, then gently shake to remove any excess flour. Coat strips in egg. Return to the flour mixture and coat again; repeat with egg mixture. Coat once more in the flour mixture, placing strips on a plate while you continue with remaining chicken.
  • Let strips sit for 5 minutes to allow flour to set.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); oil is ready if you drop some water in and it sizzles.
  • Working in batches if needed, place strips in the hot oil. Cook for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook until golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, about 8 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place strips on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 196.7 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 562.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS



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From Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Dawn Hart shares an easy method for dressing up chicken. She rolls strips in a quick coating made with potato flakes and bread crumbs, then cooks them for a couple minutes in a skillet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; cut into 1-in. strips. In a shallow bowl, combine the potato flakes and bread crumbs. Place egg substitute in another shallow bowl. , Dip chicken in egg substitute, then in potato mixture. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and crispy and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS



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Serve these family-friendly crunchy chicken bites with carrot salad, tomato sauce and a baked potato. Use panko breadcrumbs if you can, as they're larger and crisper

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

150ml buttermilk , or skimmed milk mixed with 2 tsp lemon juice then left for 5 mins
2 large skinless chicken breasts or 4 small pieces pork escalope
50g panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp white wine vinegar
2 large or 4 small carrots (about 300g), peeled and grated
½ lemon , juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
baked potatoes , to serve

Steps:

  • Pour the buttermilk into a wide, shallow bowl. Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and pat dry with kitchen paper. Turn them over in the buttermilk, leave in the dish and chill for 1 hr. Meanwhile, for the salad, mix the carrot with the lemon juice and olive oil. Mix the sauce ingredients together in another bowl and set both aside.
  • Heat a large, non-stick frying pan, tip in the breadcrumbs and toast in the dry pan for 2-3 mins until pale brown, stirring regularly so they don't burn. Tip into a bowl and break up any large clumps.
  • Heat oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Tip the crumbs onto a large plate, then lift the chicken breasts from the buttermilk, and roll them in the crumbs, making sure they are coated evenly.
  • Heat ½ tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Fry the chicken for 1-2 mins over a medium-high heat, then turn it over, adding the rest of the oil and fry for 1 min more.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 5 mins, then rest for 5 mins and cut into strips. Serve the chicken and the carrot salad with the sauce and baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS



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This is the best chicken recipe. My husband and children ask for this over and over again.

Provided by DDICKERSON

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place butter in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix the crushed cereal, flour, and seasoning blend. Dip chicken tenders in the butter, then press in the cereal mixture to evenly coat. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 218.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts: This will make the chicken strips easier to cut and cook evenly.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips: This will ensure that the chicken cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and garlic powder: This will help to flavor the chicken and make it more delicious.
  • Coat the chicken strips in flour: This will help to create a crispy coating on the chicken.
  • Dip the chicken strips in beaten eggs: This will help the flour to adhere to the chicken.
  • Coat the chicken strips in bread crumbs: This will give the chicken strips a crispy coating.
  • Fry the chicken strips in hot oil: This will cook the chicken strips quickly and evenly.
  • Drain the chicken strips on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce: Such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

These light and crispy chicken strips are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious chicken strips anytime you want. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these light and crispy chicken strips a try. You won't be disappointed!

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