Best 2 Whole30 Crispy Chicken Strips Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

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