Fried Chicken Strips
Fried Chicken Strips are classic comfort food that everyone can agree on! This is my tried and true recipe for the best homemade chicken strips that will beat the drive- thru any day of the week!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 876kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Lawry's Season Salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Add flour, seasoning salt and pepper to a shallow dish and mix well.
- Add buttermilk and egg to another dish and beat egg into buttermilk.
- Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, then into buttermilk mixture and then back through flour mixture. Coating both sides.
- Place on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Add vegetable oil to an iron skillet or other heavy skillet.
- Heat oil to 350°.
- Cook chicken tenders 5-6 at a time, turning to brown on both sides until chicken reaches 165° internally.
- Remove from skillet to a wire rack that has been placed over paper towels or brown paper in a baking sheet.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sauces or gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 876kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g