Here’s a crowd-pleasing, golden-delicious recipe for Crispy Chicken Strips — perfectly seasoned, tender on the inside, and extra crunchy on the outside. Great for dipping, wrapping, or piling on top of salads and sandwiches!
🍗 Crispy Chicken Strips
🕒 Total Time: 30–40 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4–6
🧂 Crunchy, juicy, and perfect for dipping
Ingredients:
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
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1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
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1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for flavor)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For breading:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
For frying:
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Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions:
1. Marinate the chicken:
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In a bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
2. Prepare the breading:
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In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, and all spices.
3. Dredge the chicken:
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Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
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Dredge each strip in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
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For extra crunch: Dip back in buttermilk and dredge a second time in flour.
4. Fry the strips:
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Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry chicken strips in batches for 5–7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
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Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
✅ Serve with:
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Honey mustard, ranch, BBQ sauce, or buffalo dip
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Fries, coleslaw, or mac & cheese
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Stuff into wraps or sliders for easy meals
Would you like a baked or air-fried version of these crispy chicken strips?