Crispy Chicken Strips with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast (Cut into thin slices)
• 3 eggs (For the marinade)
• 0.25 cup hot sauce (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced; for the chicken marinade)
• salt (To taste; for the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For the chicken marinade)
• oil (For frying)
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (For coating)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• 0.25 cup hot sauce (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• 2 cloves garlic (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• salt (To taste; for the spicy garlic sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• 1 tsp honey (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (For the spicy garlic sauce)
• 1 tbsp water (To loosen the sauce slightly)
• fresh parsley (For finishing, if desired)
• flaky salt (For finishing, if desired)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the thinly sliced chicken breast in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add the eggs, hot sauce, minced garlic, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika powder to the chicken.

3. 3

   Mix thoroughly until every piece of chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, honey, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and water.

6. 6

   Whisk the sauce until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt or hot sauce if needed, then set the sauce aside.

7. 7

   Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.

8. 8

   Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.

9. 9

   Press each chicken strip firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until it is completely coated. Repeat with the remaining chicken.

10. 10

    Pour about 2 inches of oil into a heavy-bottomed pot. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

11. 11

    Fry the chicken strips in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pot.

12. 12

    Cook each batch for about 3–4 minutes per side, until the strips are deeply golden, crispy, and cooked through.

13. 13

    Transfer the fried chicken strips to a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels. Let them rest for a couple of minutes.

14. 14

    Drizzle the spicy garlic sauce over the crispy chicken strips, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

15. 15

    Finish with a little fresh parsley and flaky salt, if desired.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact frying vessel size, total oil quantity beyond about 2 inches, or an internal chicken temperature. Fry in batches and confirm the chicken is cooked through before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• fried
• crispy
• spicy
• comfort food
• high-protein