crispy & spicy chicken breast strips

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Christina Haley
Union City, TN

My favorite way to eat these are with country gravy... but a good honey mustard or a chipotle ranch is certainly delicious too. Omit the cayenne for a non spicy option for the kids :)

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For crispy & spicy chicken breast strips

  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 4 c
    italian bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    chefs seasoning no salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • canola oil for frying

How To Make crispy & spicy chicken breast strips

  • 1
    Cut chicken breast in half, longwise, as if you were butterflying but cut completely apart.
  • 2
    Cut pieces into strips.
  • 3
    Mix dry ingredients together in shallow dish and beat eggs in another dish.
  • 4
    Dip chicken strips into beaten egg.
  • 5
    Then roll chicken in the bread crumb mixture while turning and pressing the crumbs onto the strips firmly.
  • 6
    add canola oil to frying pan about 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep. Heat on med high then add chicken.
  • 7
    Cook on both sides until nice dark golden brown about 3-5 minutes per side.
  • 8
    Drain on paper towel and serve with your favorite dipping sauce or country gravy. Yummilicious!
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