CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS 😋😍

Vegetable oil (if pan-frying)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken
   In a bowl, mix chicken strips with buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) in the fridge.
2. Prep the Coating
   In another bowl, mix flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional Parmesan.
3. Dredge the Chicken
   Remove chicken from marinade and coat each strip in the breadcrumb-flour mix. Press well to make sure every piece is covered in crispy goodness.
4. Cook It Your Way:
   🔹 Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet and fry each strip 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
   🔹 Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place strips on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Spray with oil and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
   🔹 Air Fryer: Spray both sides with oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. Serve Hot with your favorite dipping sauces: ranch, honey mustard, BBQ, buffalo, or spicy mayo! 😋

💡 Tips for Extra Crispy Strips:

• Double dredge for extra crunch (dip again in buttermilk, then re-coat).
• Let the coated strips rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking.
• Use panko breadcrumbs for that restaurant-style texture.

🍽️ Perfect Pairings:

• Fries or sweet potato wedges
• A crunchy coleslaw
• Corn on the cob
• Or wrap them in a tortilla for an easy chicken wrap!

❤️ Final Thoughts:

These Crispy Chicken Strips are everything you want in a homemade comfort meal—easy, crunchy, juicy, and packed with flavor. They’ll disappear fast, so you might want to make a double batch! 😉

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