Description
Potato Chip Chicken Strips are crispy, savory, and absolutely delicious. With a golden exterior from the potato chip coating and a tender, juicy interior, they’re perfect for a satisfying snack or quick meal. Whether baked or fried, they’re sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
2 cups potato chips, crushed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: If baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating Station: Set up three shallow dishes: one for the flour, one for the beaten eggs, and one for the crushed potato chips.
- Season the Flour: In the flour dish, add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Coat the Chicken Strips: Dredge each chicken strip in the seasoned flour, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Dip in Eggs: Dip the floured chicken strip into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off.
- Coat with Potato Chips: Press the chicken strip into the crushed potato chips, making sure to coat it thoroughly.
- Prepare for Cooking: If baking, place the coated chicken strips on the lined baking sheet. If frying, heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: For baking, cook in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. For frying, cook the strips for 4-5 minutes per side, or until crispy and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried strips from the oil and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Potato Chip Chicken Strips hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
For a healthier option, bake the chicken strips instead of frying them.
For a sweet and savory twist, drizzle honey over the cooked strips.
You can use other types of chips, such as BBQ or sour cream and onion, for a different flavor profile.
To freeze, coat the uncooked chicken strips and freeze them on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg