Honey Barbecue Chicken Strips
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners or game-day spreads with these irresistible Honey Barbecue Chicken Strips! Juicy chicken breasts are sliced into tender strips, seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, and breaded to perfection using a triple-coating method for extra crunch. After achieving a beautifully golden, crispy exterior in hot oil, each strip is generously coated in a delectable homemade honey barbecue sauce infused with buttery richness. With a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors, these chicken strips are ideal as an appetizer, main dish, or crowd-pleasing party snack. Pair them with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and watch them disappear in seconds! This quick and easy recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 inch wide.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle this seasoning over the chicken strips.
Set up a breading station with 3 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Dredge each chicken strip in the flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Set the breaded strips on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken strips in batches, 4–5 pieces at a time, for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, and butter. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth and heated through.
Toss the fried chicken strips in the honey barbecue sauce until well coated.
Serve the Honey Barbecue Chicken Strips immediately. They pair well with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.1 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 1450 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 726 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
