Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe

Fiery cayenne and crunchy breadcrumbs elevate these buffalo chicken strips to a game-day favorite you’ll always want at the center of your appetizer spread. It’s delicious with cool ranch dressing, crisp celery sticks, creamy blue cheese dip, a cold glass of lemonade; in fact most things.

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Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon water

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe

1. Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 205°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and give it a generous spray of non-stick cooking oil to ensure your chicken strips get crispy without sticking to the pan.
2. Season the flour: In a large zip-top bag or a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with half of the garlic powder, half of the cayenne pepper, and half of the salt. Toss or whisk these together until the spices are evenly distributed through the flour.
3. Prepare the coating: In another shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining garlic powder, cayenne, and salt. In a third small bowl, whisk the two egg whites with a tablespoon of water until they are slightly frothy and well-combined.
4. Dredge like you mean it: Working in batches, toss the chicken strips in the seasoned flour bag until they are fully coated. Dip each floured strip into the egg white mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, and then roll them in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the crust adheres firmly to the meat.
5. Bake and flip: Arrange the coated chicken strips in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Slide them into the oven and bake for 8 minutes. Carefully flip every piece over to ensure even browning, then bake for another 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is golden and crunchy.
6. Rest and serve: Let the strips sit on the pan for a couple of minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and the coating to fully set. Serve them while they are still piping hot alongside whatever favorite dipping sauce you have nearby.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the best crunch: Before you start dredging, pat the chicken strips dry with a paper towel. Removing surface moisture helps the flour stick better, which in turn helps the breadcrumbs stay on during the bake.
• Why use egg whites: Using egg whites instead of whole eggs provides a lighter, crispier coating that doesn’t feel heavy or greasy, allowing the spice of the cayenne to really shine.
• How to ensure even cooking: Try to cut your chicken breasts into strips of similar thickness. This ensures that every piece finishes cooking at the same time, preventing smaller pieces from drying out while larger ones catch up.
• Best way to add color: If your breadcrumbs look a little pale, you can give the tops of the strips a very light mist of cooking spray right before they go into the oven to help them achieve a deep golden hue.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe?

This Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe is a zesty, savory meal that needs a cool or fresh pairing! A side of Cool Ranch Dressing is the classic choice for balancing the heat of the cayenne. For a lighter touch, a platter of Crisp Celery and Carrot Sticks adds a lovely garden-fresh snap that cuts through the breaded coating! A bowl of Creamy Coleslaw or a cold Glass of Lemonade pairs wonderfully with the spicy, garlic-infused chicken.

How To Store Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
• Reheat: To keep the strips from getting soggy, avoid the microwave. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 5 to 7 minutes until the coating is crispy again.
• Freeze: These freeze beautifully! Place cooked and cooled strips in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven at 205°C (400°F) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 245 kcal (per serving)
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 65 mg
• Sodium: 580 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Protein: 32 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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