KFC Crispy Strips Recipe
Description
Learn how to make crispy, flavorful KFC-style chicken strips at home with this easy recipe. Enjoy perfectly seasoned, golden-brown tenders, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1½ tablespoons Ginger Garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- ½ tablespoon White/Black pepper powder, adjust to taste
- 1 cup Buttermilk
Flour Mix Ingredients:
- 1½ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ tablespoon Thyme
- ½ tablespoon Basil
- ⅓ tablespoon Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon Dried mustard
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon White pepper
- 1½ tablespoons Paprika, adjust to taste
- ½ tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon Celery Salt
Egg Wash Ingredients:
- 3 large Egg Whites
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast fillets into strips. In a bowl, combine ginger garlic paste, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, white/black pepper powder, and buttermilk. Add chicken strips, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour with thyme, basil, oregano, garlic salt, dried mustard, onion powder, ginger powder, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and celery salt. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt until slightly frothy.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Dredge each strip in the seasoned flour mix, dip into the egg wash, then coat again in the flour mixture for an extra crispy texture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken strips in batches for about 5–6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or KFC sauce. Enjoy crispy, flavorful homemade KFC-style chicken strips!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Air Fryer, optional
Notes
Air Fryer Method:
After marinating the chicken strips, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the breaded strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spray them with cooking oil, and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken over, mist the tops with more cooking spray, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), approximately 7 to 8 minutes more.
Pan-Frying Method:
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F (175°C), carefully add the breaded chicken strips and fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they achieve a crispy exterior and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 3493mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 304IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg