Crispy Garlic Lemon Chicken Strips
Golden on the outside, tender on the inside — these homemade crispy chicken strips are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack. Marinated in lemon and garlic then coated in a light three-flour breading, they're perfectly crunchy every time. Great for game nights or a quick starter!
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 boneless chicken breast
- 2 lemons (juice)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
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Directions
- 1
Slice the chicken breast into strips about ½ inch wide. Season with lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for 20 minutes in the fridge.
- 2
Whisk together the egg, milk, and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, and cornstarch. Mix well.
- 4
Remove chicken strips from the marinade. Dip each strip into the egg wash, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep pan to 340 °F (170 °C). Fry the strips in small batches for 4–5 minutes, turning halfway through, until deep golden and cooked through.
- 6
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra crunch, double-coat the strips by dipping them twice in the egg wash and twice in the flour mix. A spoonful of grated Parmesan stirred into the breadcrumbs adds a wonderful savoury depth.
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