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HOMEMADE SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

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HOMEMADE SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

HOMEMADE SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

Tender chicken breast strips marinated and coated with a flavorful chili-spiced flour batter, then deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection. These strips stay crunchy for hours and are delicious served warm or cold.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 2-4 hours (marinating)

🍳 Cook Time: 3 min per batch
🍰 Servings: 15 strips

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless chicken breast
  • 250 ml milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp chili powder (divided)
  • 1Β½ tsp salt (divided)
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp homemade vegeta seasoning (or substitute with seasoning mix)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breast into 1-finger-thick strips. Wash well and place in a pot. Cover with 2 cups cold water mixed with Β½ tsp granulated garlic, vegeta seasoning, and 1 tsp salt. Refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
  2. Heat pot on stove and bring water to boil, then turn off heat, cover with lid, and let chicken sit for 10 minutes to cook gently.
  3. Drain strips and let cool slightly, then pat dry thoroughly with kitchen towels.
  4. In a bowl, whisk egg, milk, and 1 tsp chili powder until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, mix flour, remaining chili powder, Β½ tsp salt, and Β½ tsp granulated garlic well.
  6. Coat each chicken strip in flour mixture, then dip into milk-egg mix, and coat again in flour mixture. For extra crispiness, dab fingers in water and gently pinch flour on strips to create shredded texture.
  7. Heat plenty of oil in a deep pan. Using a fryer basket or similar tool, fry 5–6 strips at a time for exactly 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Remove strips and drain on paper towels.
  9. Let strips cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to slightly soften crust. They stay crispy for 2–3 hours after cooking.
  10. Serve warm or cold as a snack or meal addition.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Drying chicken strips well before coating helps achieve a crisp crust.
  • Pinching flour onto strips creates the signature crispy β€œshreds.”
  • Use homemade vegeta or your favorite seasoning blend for extra flavor.

πŸŽ‰ Perfect For

  • Crispy appetizers and snacks
  • Party finger foods
  • Quick homemade comfort food