LIGHT AND CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

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Light and crispy chicken strips or nuggets that are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Kids love them and they are really customizable to your liking. I use whole wheat flour and canola oil for a healthier twist.

Provided by S.Brooks

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 dash hot sauce
2 cups panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme, or more to taste
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • Beat eggs lightly in a bowl; add hot sauce. Place panko and flour in 2 separate bowls.
  • Mix salt, paprika, pepper, thyme, dried basil, and garlic powder into panko.
  • Coat chicken strips in flour. Dip into beaten eggs, and then into panko.
  • Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips in batches, until golden brown and until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.5 g, Cholesterol 157.4 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1679.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Chinaza Lucky
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These chicken strips are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a great appetizer or snack.


Abel Minuyelet
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These chicken strips are a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Aakesh Tamang
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I made these chicken strips for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best chicken strips he's ever had.


Shakib Jairo
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These chicken strips are perfect for a quick and easy meal. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Akankunda Lucky
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I'm always looking for new chicken strip recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and the results are delicious.


Davika Daveka
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


zander Bryant
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I've made these chicken strips several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


David Kawuma
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These chicken strips are the best I've ever had. They're so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing.


Rabbani Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of chicken strips, but these were really good. The breading was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Abidemi Tinubu
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I made these chicken strips for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Charity Orpin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken strips turned out perfect. They were so good that I ate them all in one sitting.


Siddharth Singh
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These chicken strips were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making them again.