awesome new orleans spicy chicken strips

Name: Awesome New Orleans Spicy Chicken Strips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## THE DIPPING SAUCE (OPTIONAL); 1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard (i recommend, grey poupon); 2 tablespoon(s) fresh honey; 1 teaspoon(s) hot sauce, i use franks; 1 tablespoon(s) vinegar (i use rice vinegar; however, white vinegar will do); ## THE CHICKEN TENDERS; 3/4 cup(s) flour, all purpose variety; 2 tablespoon(s) cajun spice (i recommend, homemade); 1 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs, panko variety; 2 medium eggs, beaten; 2 medium chicken breasts, cut into strips; - peanut oil, for deep frying

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Feb 5, 2016

I was looking for a different way to make some good-tasting chicken strips, and I came up with this. The process is simple, and you might have all the ingredients just sitting right there for you in the pantry and refrigerator. In addition, they go great with a nice honey/mustard dipping sauce. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE DIPPING SAUCE (OPTIONAL)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dijon mustard (i recommend, grey poupon)
2 tablespoons fresh honey
1 teaspoon hot sauce, i use franks
1 tablespoon vinegar (i use rice vinegar; however, white vinegar will do)
THE CHICKEN TENDERS
3/4 cup flour, all purpose variety
2 tablespoons cajun spice (i recommend, homemade)
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, panko variety
2 medium eggs, beaten
2 medium chicken breasts, cut into strips
- peanut oil, for deep frying

How To Make awesome new orleans spicy chicken strips

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

THE DIPPING SAUCE
Step 3

Gather your ingredients.
Step 4

Add all the ingredients to a non-reactive bowl.
Step 5

Whisk to combine.
Step 6

Cover and reserve.
Step 7

Chef’s Tip: If you can give the dipping sauce an hour or two to rest, it will help to build flavor, and give the ingredients a chance to know each other.
Step 8

THE CHICKEN TENDERS
Step 9

Gather your ingredients.
Step 10

Lay the chicken strips on a clean surface.
Step 11

Coat both sides with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun spice.
Step 12

Chef’s Note: If you would like to make your own Cajun spice (I do), then play around with different combinations of the following spices: chili powder, cumin, basil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
Step 13

Add the remaining tablespoon of Cajun spice to the panko breadcrumbs, and combine.
Step 14

Add a chicken strip to the flour, and thoroughly coat.
Step 15

Dip into the egg wash.
Step 16

Place into the panko breadcrumbs, and press the crumbs into the chicken.
Step 17

Place on a wire rack, and repeat for the other chicken strips.
Step 18

Allow the chicken strips to rest for 10 minutes, before frying.
Step 19

Place about 1 inch (2.5cm) of peanut oil into a pot with high sides, and allow to get up to temperature, 350f (175c).
Step 20

Add the chicken strips to the hot oil.
Step 21

Cook the chicken tenders until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 22

Chef’s Note: You do not want to crowd the pan, so you will probably need to do these in batches.
Step 23

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 24

Serve these on a platter with some dipping sauce, and watch them dissapear. Enjoy.
Step 25

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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