Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken Strips
Description
These extra-crispy fried chicken tender strips are easy and sure to satisfy even your pickiest eater. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 large eggs
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4 tablespoons water
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1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
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2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
1
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix eggs and water together in a small bowl.
2
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.
3
Let strips sit for 5 minutes to allow flour to set.
4
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.
5
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).
6
Place strips on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.