Light and Crispy Chicken Strips

Light and crispy chicken strips or nuggets that are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Kids love them and they are really customizable to your liking. I use whole wheat flour and canola oil for a healthier twist.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 676 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• canola oil for frying
• 1 dash hot sauce (Optional)
• 2 cups panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme, or more to taste
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat eggs lightly in a bowl; add hot sauce. Place panko and flour in 2 separate bowls.

Step 2

Mix salt, paprika, pepper, thyme, dried basil, and garlic powder into panko.

Step 3

Coat chicken strips in flour. Dip into beaten eggs, and then into panko.

Step 4

Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips in batches, until golden brown and until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side.