Homemade Chicken Strips
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 servings
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Calories
772 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Chicken Strips
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Homemade chicken strips. When it comes to this type of quick weeknight dinner, we're all about respecting the yum factor. This recipe does exactly that.
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Ingredients
- olive oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups buttermilk (either low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 3/4 pounds chicken tenders (about 18 tenders) or chicken breast meat cut into slender strips
- ketchup (optional)
- barbecue sauce (optional)
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Instructions
- Pour enough olive oil into a large heavy skillet to reach a depth of 1/2 inch. Place over medium heat until the oil registers 325°F (163°C) on a deep-fry or candy thermometer. Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and place it alongside the stove.
- Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Working with half the strips at a time, dip them first in the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and then dredge them in the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides. (You want to stir the flour mixture often in between strips to keep the bread crumbs from settling to the bottom of the bowl.)
- Carefully place a few chicken strips in the hot oil and cook, turning often, until the coating is golden brown, the juices run clear, and the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. It may be necessary to adjust the heat during frying to maintain an oil temperature of between 315°F to 325°F (157°C to 163°C). Be certain to return the temperature to 325°F (163°C) in between batches. Place the cooked strips on the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve the chicken strips with ketchup or barbecue sauce, if desired, on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Even Healthier Homemade Chicken Strips
- To sneak a little more nutrition into these homemade chicken strips, you can replace the all-purpose flour and bread crumbs with 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, and 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3tenders
Calories
772kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1721mg
(72%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 772 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tenders | |
| Calories | 772kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1721mg | 72% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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