Zippy Dippy Chicken Strips to Bake or Fry
Get ready to elevate your chicken game with these irresistible Zippy Dippy Chicken Strips, a versatile recipe you can bake or fry to crispy perfection! Featuring tender chicken strips coated in a zesty blend of flour, cornstarch, and spices like paprika, cayenne, and garlic, these strips are bursting with bold flavor and a perfectly crisp texture. Dipped in a buttermilk-egg wash for added moisture and optionally coated in breadcrumbs for extra crunch, they’re a hit for both weeknight dinners and game day snacks. Whether baked to golden perfection or fried for a classic crispy finish, these chicken strips are quick to make and pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Perfect for satisfying cravings, this recipe offers a customizable and crowd-pleasing option that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
- as needed oil (for frying)
- as needed cooking spray (for baking)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
2. Slice chicken breasts into thin, even strips about 1 inch wide.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. In a separate shallow bowl, beat eggs and stir in buttermilk.
5. Optional: Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl if you'd like extra crunch.
6. Dredge each chicken strip in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture. If using breadcrumbs, coat the strip in breadcrumbs as the final layer.
7. For baking: Place strips on the prepared baking sheet, spray lightly with cooking spray, and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
8. For frying: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry strips in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 3733 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.3 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 171.2 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 793 mg | 17% | |
*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.
