Description
These Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Strips are juicy chicken breast pieces coated in a seasoned breading, fried until golden and crispy, then tossed in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Other
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoned flour mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to create an evenly distributed seasoning base for the chicken strips.
- Beat the eggs: In a separate bowl, thoroughly beat the two eggs until they are smooth and well combined, which will help the breading stick to the chicken.
- Prepare the bread crumbs: Place the bread crumbs into a third shallow bowl, creating the final coating component for the chicken strips.
- Coat the chicken in flour: Dip each chicken strip into the seasoned flour mixture, making sure to coat it evenly for a flavorful crust.
- Dip in egg and coat with bread crumbs: Next, dip the floured chicken strip into the beaten egg, then roll it thoroughly in the bread crumbs to ensure a full, crispy outer layer once fried.
- Heat the oil: Warm vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, preparing for frying the chicken strips.
- Fry the chicken strips: Fry the strips in batches, cooking each side for approximately 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain the cooked chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make the honey BBQ sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and BBQ sauce, stirring frequently until the mixture is well blended and warm.
- Toss chicken in sauce: Once the chicken strips are cooked and drained, either drizzle the honey BBQ sauce over them or toss them gently until they are thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately: Serve the crispy honey BBQ chicken strips right away for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Cut chicken breast into uniform strips to ensure even cooking.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning the breading while ensuring the chicken cooks through.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels to keep them crispy.
- The honey BBQ sauce can be adjusted in sweetness or tanginess by altering the ratio of honey to BBQ sauce.
- For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken strips by repeating the egg and bread crumb step.
