spicy chicken strips
These are like Popeye's fried chicken, very spicy but very good. This recipe has become one of our favorites. Note: Be sure to coat the chicken strips and let them set up before frying. (Note II: Once I double coated them and boy-howdy! They were really spicy. Won't do that again!)
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prep time
45 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
2-3
Ingredients
- 6-8 - chicken tenders
- 2-3 cups vegetable oil
- 3/4 tablespoon white pepper (yes, that's 3/4 tbs!)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup self rising flour - see note
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (scant)
- 2 - eggs, beaten
How To Make spicy chicken strips
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Step 1If you don't have self rising flour you can make your own (Google it)- or just use regular flour.
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Step 2Make a little assembly line: Combine dry ingredients in pie pan.
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Step 3Crack 2 eggs in another flat bowl or pie pan, beat until blended.
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Step 4Place wire rack at the end of your assembly line.
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Step 5Dip chicken tenders in egg bath first. Then dredge in flour mixture. Place on wire rack to rest for about 20-30 minutes. (This sets up the coating and helps it stick to the chicken.)
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Step 6Heat about 1/2 c. vegetable oil, add more as needed. (Depends on how big your pan is, etc.)
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Step 7Fry chicken tenders on med-high heat, but watch carefully as coating can burn easily if too hot!
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Step 8Drain on paper bag or paper towels. Keep warm in oven while you make gravy, if desired.
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Step 9Note: Original recipe called for 1 TBS. white pepper, but I found it too spicy, so I reduced that amount to suit my taste.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Chicken
Keyword:
#spicy
Keyword:
#darn good
Keyword:
#family fav
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
American
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