Fried Chicken Strips Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you get batter to stick to chicken strips? ›

The trick to getting the batter to stick to the chicken pieces properly is to dip the chicken into the seasoned flour, before dipping into the egg mixture. The flour helps the egg mixture adhere to the chicken. Then dip the chicken back into the flour mixture.

One of the most common reasons why fried chicken doesn't turn out crispy is because the chicken isn't dry enough before it's fried. If the chicken is too wet, the moisture can create steam, which can prevent the skin from crisping up.

For every 250g/8oz chicken breast strips or pieces, toss with 3/4 tsp baking soda (bi-carb) Marinate for 20 minutes. Rinse well under running water, pat with paper towel to remove excess water. Cook per chosen recipe and marvel at the most tender chicken breast you've ever had, just like at Chinese restaurants!!!

You should always start with a layer of flour. This helps absorb moisture on the surface of the chicken, which would keep the breading from sticking and make a mess in the hot oil. The flour also gives the egg something to cling to—otherwise it would slide right off the chicken.

Always dip your chicken in beaten egg before coating

Dipping your chicken in egg helps the breadcrumbs, or whatever coating you use, adhere evenly to the outside of the cutlet. You should start with a thin layer of flour, which gives the egg a better surface to cling to, then the egg, then the coating.

But baking powder doesn't only make fried chicken crunchier—it also magically gives nonfried chicken extra-crispy skin. An example of this is our Oven-Fried Chicken Wings, which aren't fried at all. But when you bite into one, you would think it was.

One of the things I like best about a roasted bird is the crispy skin. You won't get crispy skin if you cover the chicken with foil. Doing so will trap moisture, giving you pale soggy skin. Most chickens aren't so large they won't cook completely without burning on the outside.

It's easy to throw in an Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup or shred it in Healthy Chicken Enchiladas. Rubbery chicken is usually an indicator of overcooked chicken. The longer the chicken cooks, the more moisture it loses, and without moisture, the protein fibers become elastic, AKA rubbery.

Chinese stir-fried chicken is extra tender due to the velveting technique. Chicken is sliced into thin, even-sized pieces and then marinated briefly in a mix of baking soda, cornstarch, wine, and seasoning. This seals in moisture and tenderizes the chicken.

We recommend marinating your chicken in buttermilk or yogurt overnight, but if it's urgent, then an hour will do. However, the texture of the chicken won't be as even as chicken marinated overnight. The process is simple: you only have to immerse the chicken in a container with enough yogurt or buttermilk and seal it.

How do they make chicken so tender in Chinese food? ›

Chicken breast pieces are tenderized through a simple process using baking soda, which helps them from overcooking. The chicken is stir-fried with broccoli and water chestnuts, then coated in a light Chinese brown sauce. Best when served with a side of jasmine rice.

So now you've got a nice floury coating on the chicken: Time to dip it in eggs. Eggs are sticky, and when they mingle with the flour, they make a gluey paste for the breadcrumbs to stick to. If you're looking to create a nice, thick coating on the chicken, this is the way to go.

Some recipes call for dipping the chicken in egg before coating with flour while others call for milk (or butter milk). Egg provides a lot more protein and will produce a thicker, more stable crust. Milk is obviously much thinner, contains much more water, and won't cling to the meat as much.

Both dry and wet batter can yield delicious fried chicken, but it depends on personal preference. Dry batter (flour and spices) tends to create a crispier crust, while wet batter (flour mixed with liquids like buttermilk or eggs) can result in a thicker, more textured coating.

Dip it in flour, then beaten egg, then flour again, and only turn once. Dip it in a light coating of flour first, that helps the batter stick!

Coat all the pieces first, set aside, then dip in egg wash and then whatever else you're coating with, like breading. Or dredge in flour again. Giving the first coat of flour some time sitting on the chicken and making sure the surface isn't dripping wet helps things stick.

But taking the extra time to soak your meat in buttermilk and let the flour set will ensure that your breading is fully adhered for the perfect breaded pork chops or breaded chicken. This creates a final result that is crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, and altogether irresistible.