Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Strips with Creamy Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Chicken — 2 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
• For the Chicken — Salt to taste
• For the Chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the Chicken — 1 tsp black pepper powder
• For the Chicken — Oil for frying
• For the Dry Batter — 2 cups all-purpose flour
• For the Dry Batter — Salt to taste
• For the Dry Batter — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the Dry Batter — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the Egg Mixture — 3 eggs
• For the Breadcrumb Coating — 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• For the Breadcrumb Coating — For Garlic Parmesan Butter
• For the Breadcrumb Coating — 1/2 cup butter
• For the Breadcrumb Coating — 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
• For the Breadcrumb Coating — 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
• For the Breadcrumb Coating — 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• For the Sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• For the Sauce — 2 tbsp ketchup
• For the Sauce — 1-2 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
• For the Sauce — 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• For the Sauce — Salt to taste
• For the Sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the Sauce — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the Sauce — 1 tsp black pepper powder

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and black pepper powder over the chicken strips. Mix well to ensure even coating.
2. Prepare the Dry Batter: In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
3. Prepare the Egg Mixture: Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
4. Prepare the Breadcrumb Coating: Place panko breadcrumbs in another bowl.
5. Coat the Chicken: Dip each seasoned chicken strip into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coat.
6. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken strips until golden brown and crispy. (for about 5-6 minutes flipping sides in between )
7. Make Garlic Parmesan Butter: In a pan heat butter once melted add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 min until fragrant. Remove and set aside
8. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce (to taste), Dijon mustard, salt, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, and black pepper powder. Mix well.
9. Serve:Toss the fried chicken strips with garlic butter. Top it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley. Serve with creamy chili sauce for dipping.