Description
Indulge in these crispy chicken strips paired with a tangy homemade sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite reveals perfectly seasoned, juicy chicken enveloped in a crunchy coating, while the zesty sauce adds a burst of flavor. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks to master, ensuring delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each strip in flour, then egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the strips for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- For the sauce, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve hot with the zesty sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg