Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Strips with Creamy Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast (Cut into strips)
• salt (For seasoning the chicken; to taste)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• oil (For frying)
• 2 cup all-purpose flour (For the dry batter)
• salt (For the dry batter; to taste)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the dry batter)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the dry batter)
• 3 eggs (For the egg mixture)
• 2 cup panko breadcrumbs (For the breadcrumb coating)
• 0.5 cup butter (For the garlic Parmesan butter)
• 4.5 cloves fresh garlic (Finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (Freshly chopped; for the garlic Parmesan butter and serving)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated; for serving)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (For the sauce)
• 2 tbsp ketchup (For the sauce)
• 1.5 tbsp chili sauce (Use 1–2 tbsp and adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the sauce)
• salt (For the sauce; to taste)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For the sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken strips with salt, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper powder. Mix thoroughly so the seasoning coats the chicken evenly.

2. 2

   Prepare the dry batter by combining the all-purpose flour, salt, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.

3. 3

   Beat the 3 eggs in a separate bowl to make the egg mixture.

4. 4

   Place the panko breadcrumbs in another bowl for the breadcrumb coating.

5. 5

   Coat each seasoned chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs. Ensure each strip is evenly coated at every stage.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Fry the coated chicken strips for about 5–6 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

8. 8

   For the garlic Parmesan butter, heat the butter in a pan until melted.

9. 9

   Add the finely chopped garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.

10. 10

    Remove the garlic butter from the heat and set it aside.

11. 11

    Prepare the creamy chili sauce by combining the mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

12. 12

    Toss the fried chicken strips with the prepared garlic butter.

13. 13

    Top the chicken strips with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

14. 14

    Serve the garlic Parmesan chicken strips with the creamy chili sauce for dipping.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of frying oil or a target internal temperature. Use enough oil for frying and ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• fried
• crispy
• garlic Parmesan
• dipping sauce
• comfort food