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Parmesan Chicken Strips

Crispy, cheesy Parmesan-coated chicken strips perfect for frying or baking and served with ranch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs panko recommended
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • vegetable oil for frying, about 1/2 inch deep in skillet
  • 2 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into long strips
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing for serving

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast-iron skillet
  • 3 shallow bowls
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels
  • Baking sheet (optional)
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix the grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs and chopped parsley until combined.
  2. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
  3. Beat the eggs in a third shallow bowl until smooth.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a 12-inch skillet to about 1/2 inch depth and heat over medium-high until shimmering and hot (about 350°F or a drop of batter sizzles immediately).
  5. Working with one piece at a time, dredge a chicken strip in the egg, then coat with the flour mixture, dip back into the egg, and finally press into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture to fully coat.
  6. Carefully add coated strips to the hot oil in a single layer and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  7. Transfer cooked strips to paper towels to drain and repeat with remaining chicken, refreshing the oil if it becomes too dark between batches.
  8. Serve the hot Parmesan chicken strips with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • To bake, preheat oven to 400°F and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for about 30 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Store fully cooked strips in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
  • Freeze uncooked coated strips on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  • To cook from frozen, bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.