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!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix eggs and water together in a small bowl.

  2. 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.

  3. Let strips sit for 5 minutes to allow flour to set.

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

  6. Place strips on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Tips

Add any other herb or spice you want to the flour mixture.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

518 Calories
19g Fat
37g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 518
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 563mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 46g 92%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 402mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.