Whataburger Chicken Strips
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
640 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Whataburger Chicken Strips
Description
The preparation begins with soaking chicken tenderloin pieces in buttermilk for at least two hours or overnight, allowing the acidity and moisture to tenderize the meat. A batter is prepared by combining flour with salt, pepper, and garlic salt, then mixed with reserved buttermilk from the soak to create a shaggy coating.
Each chicken strip is coated in this batter, then rested briefly on a rack to let the coating adhere better during frying. The strips are fried in vegetable oil heated to 350°F until golden brown, producing a crispy breading that contrasts the tender interior.
Finished chicken strips are drained on a wire rack to maintain crispness and served with dipping sauces like honey mustard. These strips can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal, echoing the familiar texture and flavors associated with the Whataburger variety.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloin
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- vegetable oil for frying
- honey mustard sauce to serve, or other dippings sauce
Instructions
- Soak the chicken strips in the buttermilk for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight.
- Place the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic salt in a shallow bowl and mix well. Add about 1/2 cup of the buttermilk that was used to soak the chicken and stir. The batter should have a shaggy texture. Discard the remaining buttermilk.
- Coat the chicken with the batter, place it on a rack, and allow it to dry for a few minutes to help the batter adhere to the chicken during frying.
- Heat the oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot.
- Gently place 3 or 4 breaded chicken strips into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a clean wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Serve with honey mustard or other dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1518mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 908mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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