Fried Chicken Strips. Ahh fried chicken strips take us right back to our childhood. This homemade version makes the tenders so much better and is honestly just what makes us feel better about eating them as an adult. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
The quantity is dependent on how many people you're feeding.
I've made a few different "oven fried" chicken recipes in the past but they were always bland and kind of disappointing.
Fried chicken tenders or chicken strips made with boneless skinless chicken breasts are always super juicy, but when you coat them with Japanese panko bread crumbs, they become extra special.
You can cook Fried Chicken Strips using 6 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Fried Chicken Strips
- It's 4 of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast.
- It's 1 cup of Vegetable Shortening (I prefer Crisco).
- Prepare 1 cup of Flour.
- You need 1 tsp of Salt.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of Pepper.
- You need 1/2 tsp of Garlic Powder.
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Fried Chicken Strips step by step
- Cut each breast in half lengthwise and rinse chicken in cold water..
- Place flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to gallon sized zip lock bag or a Tupperware container with lid. Shake well..
- Add chicken strips to flour mixture in bag or container and shake well..
- Pull floured chicken out of bag, shake off excess flour and lay on plate..
- Heat Crisco Shortening in large iron skillet or skillet with weighted bottom on medium high heat..
- When Shortening has melted and is good and hot, lay chicken strips in skillet and fry on first side for approx. 5 minutes..
- Turn chicken strips over and fry for approx. 5 minutes..
- Turn chicken again and fry any pieces that are not golden brown and crispy for 1-2 minutes longer. Take chicken out when done and lay on a paper towel in a plate to wick up excess oil..
- I like fried chicken crispy on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside. If you prefer a more moist fried chicken, cover with lid while cooking after turning chicken the first time..
- You will know chicken is done as the noise level from the chicken frying decreases..
They appeal to diners of all ages, a ubiquitous. I like making homemade chicken strips because they are so much healthier than fried versions. The great thing about the air fryer is that the tenders get super crispy with way less oil. Fried Chicken Strips is the perfect solution. If you're a fan of fried foods like me, you've probably tried several healthier (guilt-free) alternatives to create that crispy, golden crust - coconut flour, flax.
