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Homemade Crispy Chicken Strips
Chicken strips are briefly marinated, thoroughly coated and fried until crisp and cooked through.
From YouTube · Jan 5, 2026
Chicken strips are briefly marinated, thoroughly coated and fried until crisp and cooked through.
10 min
Cook time
4 servings
Yield
Ingredients
13 ingredients- 700 g chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 3 cups flour (for coating)
- ½ cup cornstarch (for coating)
- 1 cup cold water (for coating)
- as needed oil (for frying)
Method
6 steps- Marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of egg, milk, and spices for 10 minutes.
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl.
- Dip the marinated chicken in the coating mix and ensure it's evenly covered.
- Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Fry the chicken strips in the hot oil for about 10 minutes, starting and ending on high heat while reducing heat in the middle for even cooking.
- Remove and drain excess oil before serving.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Coat each strip thoroughly so the crust forms evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan.
- Adjust the heat during frying so the coating does not burn before the chicken is cooked.
- Drain the cooked strips before serving.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Large frying pan
- Wire rack or paper towels
Storage
Cool and refrigerate leftovers promptly in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until piping hot.
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