Best 2 Step Crunchy Chicken Strips Recipes

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SUPER CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS



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Super Crispy Chicken Tenders made with a buttermilk marinade that makes them really tender and the crispiest crust with KFC flavored spices.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 large eggs (beaten)
2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
canola oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into four tenders each and soak them in a bowl with the buttermilk and hot sauce for 30 minutes.
  • Add the eggs to one bowl and the flour and spices to a second bowl.
  • Dip each piece of chicken from the buttermilk bowl to the flour mixture.
  • Dip it into the eggs then back into the flour mixture.
  • Shake excess flour gently off and put the chicken onto a baking sheet.
  • Repeat with all the pieces.
  • Heat the oil (three inches deep) in a dutch oven on medium high heat to 350 degrees.
  • Fry the chicken in small batches for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 459 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS



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Use panko to coat these strips of chicken breast, then dip them in your favorite sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
Honey mustard, spicy ketchup and/or ranch dressing, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the milk, cayenne, eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper in another shallow dish until combined. Put the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  • Dredge the chicken fingers in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing to help adhere well. Set aside on a piece of wax paper or a baking sheet.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the chicken fingers, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken fingers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt. Serve with honey mustard, spicy ketchup and/or ranch dressing for dipping.

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

CARA'S CRUNCHY CHICKEN STRIPS



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Crushed croutons-buy 'em or make 'em-are the crunchy secret to these easy-bake nuggets of chicken. -Cara Winterhoff, Tempe, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crushed Caesar salad croutons
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Dipping sauce of your choice

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the baking mix, salt and pepper. Place crushed croutons and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in baking mix to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in croutons, patting to help coating adhere., Arrange in a single layer on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

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

CRUNCHY CHICKEN STRIPS



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Homemade chicken strips. These are crunchy as you have noticed; my husband wanted some crunch. Enjoy.

Provided by Happyfrog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless chicken breasts
1 cup white wine (or whats left!)
2 cups flour
1 cup herb seasoned dry bread crumb
2 cups milk
1 pinch lemon salt (I like a lot)
pepper (I like a lot)

Steps:

  • Slice chicken long or short, your way is best.
  • Soak chicken in wine for an hour or overnight.
  • Mix together flour, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • Coat chicken strips with flour mixture.
  • Dip in milk.
  • Coat a second time with flour.
  • Heat stove top to medium.
  • Cook until brown and cooked all the way through.
  • Sprinkle lemon salt and pepper on both sides while cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 168.4, Sodium 865.4, Carbohydrate 75.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 64.8

CRUNCHY CHICKEN STRIPS



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Try making this simple starter ahead and freezing it ready for a special occasion or party

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Canapes, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 egg , lightly beaten
85g polenta
sunflower oil , for frying
3 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
2 tsp peri peri sauce
100g bag watercress
2 tbsp ready-made vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast into five strips. Season the egg, then coat each piece of chicken first in the egg, then the polenta. Heat about 2cm oil in a frying pan, add the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins until the coating is crisp. Drain well on kitchen paper.
  • Spoon the crème fraîche into a small bowl and swirl in the peri-peri sauce. Dress the watercress with the vinaigrette and serve on the side with the chicken and dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium

EASY CHICKEN STRIPS



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I came up with these crispy strips one night when I was looking for a fast new way to serve chicken. They also make delightful appetizers, especially when served with barbecue or sweet-and-sour sauce for dunking. -Crystal Sheckles-Gibson, Beespring, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1-1/4 cups crushed cornflakes
1/3 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and seasoned salt. Place cornflakes and butter in separate shallow bowls. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in butter and coat with cornflakes., Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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