Best 8 Crunchy Orange Chicken Strips Recipes

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Craving that delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors? Look no further! In this culinary adventure, we'll embark on a journey to discover the art of creating the perfect crunchy orange chicken strips. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the delicate balance of flavors, we'll guide you every step of the way. So, prepare your taste buds for an explosion of citrusy goodness as we delve into the world of crispy, juicy orange chicken strips.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

WHOLE30 CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS



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These crispy chicken strips taste super-fancy, but the whole recipe (including the dipping sauce) comes together so easily, it can be an everyday meal. The dip is based on a Spanish romesco sauce and is packed with robust flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup salted roasted almonds
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt
1 pound chicken tenders
One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers (1 1/2 cups), roughly chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet.
  • Pulse together the almonds, parsley, garlic powder, sesame seeds, thyme and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs and no large pieces of almond are left. Transfer 3/4 cup to a shallow bowl for breading; reserve the remaining almond mixture in the food processor.
  • Press the chicken into the almond mixture until evenly coated on all sides. Put on the prepared baking sheet and broil, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crunchy and deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pulse the red peppers, olive oil and tomato paste with the remaining almond mixture in the food processor until a smooth and vibrant orange. Serve alongside the chicken tenders.

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!

CRISPY CRUNCHY CHICKEN STRIPS



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This is a family favorite and really yummy.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon honey
8 buttery round crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut chicken breasts into strips. Whisk egg and juice together in a medium bowl. Stir in molasses and honey. Dip chicken strips into egg mixture. Pour cracker crumbs into a resealable plastic bag. Put egg coated chicken pieces in bag, seal and shake to coat with crumbs.
  • Place breaded chicken on a foil-lined cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken strips and turn the pan, then bake for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS



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These are delicious! And much more cost-effective than buying chicken nuggets. Nice and juicy, yet crisp on the outside, too. Yummy, yummy! For an Italian twist, omit chili powder and substitute Italian seasonings. Makes two dinner servings, or 4 lunch/appetizer servings.

Provided by Amanda Beth

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
2 cups finely crushed cracker crumbs or 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt or 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into thin strips, about one inch wide.
  • Longer sections can be cut in half to have uniform pieces.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and seasonings well.
  • Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then dredge in crumb mixture.
  • Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F, for 10-12 minutes, until crispy on outside and lightly browned.
  • Dip into favorite sauce, or enjoy just as they are!

CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN



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We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways-over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces frozen popcorn chicken (about 4 cups)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in orange zest, juice, hoisin sauce, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-6 minutes, stirring constantly., Add chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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.

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CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS



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Quick and easy homemade baked chicken strips recipe. We usually serve this with homemade mac and cheese. They're way better than store-bought chicken strips and don't take any longer since you have to wait for the oven to preheat anyway.

Provided by Brandon Cummings

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups crushed crackers
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place egg in a bowl. Mix crushed crackers, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a second bowl.
  • Dip chicken strips into beaten egg, then coat with cracker mixture; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy on the outside and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 173.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1149.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CRISPY WONTON CHICKEN SALAD



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This dynamic chicken salad, starring crispy strips of fried wonton wrappers, draws inspiration from the wonton chicken salad at the soup and salad buffet chain Sweet Tomatoes, as well as the American Chinese chicken salads that pervaded chain-restaurant menus throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. In a supporting role, letting the crispy wontons shine, is the punchy dressing of peach preserves, rice vinegar, sesame oil and chili powder. The dressing's low oil content - plus the addition of mayonnaise, which helps create an emulsion - means the salad greens stay crunchy and keep for longer. For the chicken, you can use any leftover meat or tear pieces from a store-bought rotisserie bird.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt
8 ounces cooked chicken meat, torn into bite-size pieces (2 cups)
8 wonton wrappers (see Tip)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt
2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peach preserves, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder and onion powder, and season to taste with salt.
  • Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
  • To fry the wonton wrappers, cut the squares into 1/2-inch strips, then cut those strips in half crosswise to shorten them. In a medium saucepan, heat an inch of oil over medium to 350 degrees, or until a wonton strip immediately bubbles when added. Carefully add the wonton strips to the hot oil and, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon, fry until puffy and golden, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
  • Assemble the salad: Add the chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, mint and half of the fried wontons to the bowl with the dressed chicken, and toss to combine. Season with salt as needed. Top with the remaining fried wontons and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges: For the best flavor, use navel or Valencia oranges. They are sweet and juicy, with a thin rind that is easy to zest.
  • Use fresh orange juice: Fresh orange juice is essential for a bright, citrusy flavor. Avoid using store-bought orange juice, as it is often made from concentrate and can be watered down.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: The chicken should be cooked until it is just cooked through, or it will become tough and dry. Overcooking can also make the chicken lose its flavor.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken strips, but not so thick that it is difficult to eat. If the sauce is too thin, add a little cornstarch or flour to thicken it.
  • Serve immediately: Orange chicken is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Crunchy orange chicken strips are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce and then fried until it is crispy. Serve with rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

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