CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

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Since I was 20 years old, I tried to figure out how to get that crispy outside on fried chicken strips that one gets in restaurants--the things we call "chicken fingers." After much trial and error, when I was 26 years old, I got it! Now, I gladly share my recipe with those who'd like it! It's not quick, but it is so worth the effort. Serve as is or with your favorite dipping item such as honey, blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, Buffalo wing sauce, etc.

Provided by Mommyto2mixedbabies

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Tenders Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup whole milk
3 large room-temperature eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
1 pinch ground paprika, or to taste
1 pinch rubbed sage, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

Cut each chicken breast into 3 strips and place in a large bowl. Add milk, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sage, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Coat chicken strips in the flour mixture.
Fry chicken in the hot oil until golden, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Work in batches to maintain oil temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Cholesterol 175.6 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 305.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g