Copycat Whiskey-Glazed Sesame Chicken Strips

• porții: 4 servings
• timp activ: 30 minutes
• timp total: 45 minutes

Ingrediente

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders

peanut oil (or vegetable/canola oil) (enough to fill a large heavy bottomed pot about 2 inches deep)

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

1 tsp paprika

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 large eggs (lightly beaten)

1/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)

1 cup whiskey glaze (more or less, to taste (linked below in Chef Tips section)

additional sesame seeds (for garnish)

minced fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instrucțiuni

Prepare

Add oil to dutch oven (or other large heavy bottomed pot) and heat over MED heat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a paper towel, then top with a wire cooling rack. Set aside, near the stove.

Slice chicken tenders lengthwise in half.

Top another baking sheet or large plate with wax paper. Line up 2 shallow bowls next to the wax paper lined plate.

In one of the bowls, add the breading ingredients (flour, panko, sesame seeds, paprika, salt, garlic powder and black pepper). Stir together.

In the other bowl, add the eggs and buttermilk, beating together.

Bread the chicken

Add the chicken strips, one at a time, first in the breading bowl, turning to coat all sides, then shaking off the excess.

Next add the chicken strip to the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides, letting the excess drip off.

Next add the chicken strip back to the breading bowl, turning and patting to coat all sides very well.

Finally, transfer breading chicken strip to the wax paper lined baking sheet/plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.

Fry chicken

When oil is hot and has come to the 350°F temperature, gently add a chicken strip (carefully dropping away from you), then repeat with another 4 chicken strips.

Fry for approximately 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping the chicken over halfway through frying so the other side can brown.

Remove to prepared wire cooling rack topped baking sheet, and repeat with any remaining chicken strips, frying 5 strips (or less) at a time.

Toss and Serve

Just before serving, add chicken to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with sauce and toss to combine.

To serve, sprinkle with sesame seeds and minced parsley and serve with a small ramekin or bowl of extra sauce.

Note

Deep Frying Steps for Homemade Strips

Maintain 350°F: Keep the oil steady; higher heat burns the homemade breading before the raw chicken cooks through.

Fry 4 to 5 Minutes: Drop the strips gently into the hot oil and cook until they are a deep golden brown.

Target 165°F: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest piece to confirm it reaches 165°F. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Pro-Tips for Homemade Breading

Shake off excess: Tap the chicken gently after dredging to remove extra flour so the oil stays clean.

Rest before frying: Let the breaded strips sit on a wire rack for 5 minutes before frying to help the coating stick.

Drain on a wire rack: Place cooked strips on a rack rather than paper towels to keep the bottom from getting soggy. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Nutriție

• Calorii: 474 kcal
• Grăsime totală: 10 g
• Grăsime saturată: 3 g
• Grăsime nesaturată: 5 g
• Grăsime trans: 1 g
• Colesterol: 204 mg
• Sodiu: 884 mg
• Carbohidrați totali: 45 g
• Fibre dietetice: 3 g
• Zaharuri totale: 3 g
• Proteine: 47 g