Description
Chicken Fries bring crispy, golden happiness straight to your plate with zero fuss. These tender protein strips deliver maximum flavor and satisfy serious snack cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
Seasoning:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Binding:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.33 cup cornstarch
- 2–3 cups vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground chicken (Smart Chicken)
Instructions
- Combine 1 lb ground chicken with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Blend the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Create three separate stations for breading: one bowl with 2 whisked eggs, another with ⅓ cup cornstarch mixed with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and a third bowl filled with 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs.
- Shape the seasoned chicken mixture into slender, elongated strips approximately 3-4 inches long, keeping your strips consistent in size for even cooking.
- Carefully dunk each chicken strip first into the egg wash, ensuring complete coverage. Next, roll the strip in the cornstarch mixture, then generously coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere.
- Pour 2-3 cups vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or fryer. Heat the oil to exactly 350°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer for precise cooking.
- Gently lower breaded chicken strips into hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until your strips achieve a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer fried chicken strips onto paper towel-lined plates to absorb excess oil. Allow strips to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving alongside your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Shaping the chicken mixture into uniform strips ensures even cooking and a professional look.
- Chilling the formed strips for 15 minutes before breading helps them hold together better during frying.
- Pat the chicken strips dry before breading to help the coating stick perfectly and create an extra crispy exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond meal for a crunchy alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg