INGREDIENTS
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick strips
- 1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk (see note)
Breading
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive or canola oil
- Salt and peppe
PREPARATION
Chicken
- In a bowl, combine the chicken with the buttermilk. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Breading
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the eggs in a second bowl and the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Drain the chicken strips and dredge in the flour mixture. Dip in the eggs and shake to remove any excess. Press in the panko to coat thoroughly.
Freezing
- Freeze the chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for about 4 hours or until the strips are frozen. Place the strips in sealable freezer plastic bags.
Cooking
- In a non-stick skillet, brown the frozen chicken strips in the oil for about 3 minutes on each side over medium heat. Finish cooking in the middle of a 180 °C (350 °F) preheated oven for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Serve with a dipping sauce (see recipe).