Chicken Fries

So, what are chicken fries? Chicken strips delivered in the shape of french fries are a blast to enjoy with the whole family. They go great with a huge variety of sides and dipping sauces. Personally, I love making these because they get everyone genuinely excited about gathering around the dinner table to share a meal. 🤩 Chicken fries may have been thought up in the fast food world (lookin’ at you, BK 👀), but the homemade version is even tastier and, I’d say, quite a bit healthier. And when I say it’s easy to make, I mean easy. No matter your skill level in the kitchen, you can make this dish a success! 🙌

Recipe Ingredients

How to Make Chicken Fries

Prep the Chicken

Slice the chicken breasts up into strips about a ⅓-inch wide. Make the Marinade – Pour the buttermilk into a bowl. Add salt, pepper, hot sauce, bouillon powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Marinate – Next, add the chicken strips to the bowl of buttermilk, making sure to coat them well. Let the chicken strips marinate for about an hour in the refrigerator. Make Breading – Whisk the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, cayenne pepper, white pepper, salt, and bouillon powder in a large bowl. Bread the Chicken – Then, remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk. Evenly coat the chicken fries in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally, toss them in the panko breadcrumbs for an even coat.

Fry Them Up

Heat Oil – In a heavy-bottom pot, heat frying oil to 350℉/177℉ and fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes each. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Drain – Place on paper towels to soak up excess oil. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

These are best served fresh, so the best way to make them ahead is to marinate and bread the chicken fries the night before you want to make them. Store the breaded strips in an airtight container in the fridge overnight, and then take them out to fry them when you’re ready to eat!

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve these chicken fries hot and fresh! Let the oil drain off for a minute or two before serving them with plenty of dipping sauces. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat by arranging them on a baking sheet in a 350℉/177℃ oven until heated through. (You can also microwave them, they just won’t be as crunchy.)

What Goes With Chicken Fries

All the sauces! Try chicken fries with ketchup, homemade mayo, or mustard BBQ sauce. You can also turn this into a buffalo chicken fries recipe by serving the fries drizzled with your favorite buffalo sauce.  If you’re making a meal out of these chicken fries, skip the silverware and serve them alongside sweet potato fries and corn on the cob to make the whole meal hand-held. 😆

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Conclusion

And that’s a wrap for this one, my friend. If you’d like more flavor-packed, family-friendly meals, head over to Instagram or Facebook and give me a follow. I’ll be looking for you! 

Watch How to Make It

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