Level: | Intermediate |
Total: | 35 min |
Active: | 35 min |
Yield: | 1 serving |
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breast. Slice the chicken lengthwise into 4 or 5 evenly cut strips. Lightly dust the chicken strips in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fully scrambled. Coat the chicken with the egg mixture. Combine the breadcrumbs in a bowl with the cayenne if using, black pepper, garlic and onion powders, salt and thyme. Coat the chicken strips thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Bring the temperature of a pot with the oil to 350 degrees F.
- Fry the chicken strips until lightly golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.