Italian Chicken Strips

Name: Italian Chicken Strips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (15 ounces) dry bread crumbs; 1 can (8 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons garlic salt, divided; 6 eggs; 1/4 cup water; 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips; Oil for deep-fat frying

"This moist chicken goes from stove to freezer to table without losing flavor or texture," assures Barbara Eberlein. "I usually get two frying pans going and have four cookie sheets full of chicken when I'm done. The hardest part is keeping my fellas out of it 'til dinner-time," notes the Belleville, Illinois cook.

Ingredients

1 package (15 ounces) dry bread crumbs
1 can (8 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic salt, divided
6 eggs
1/4 cup water
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic salt. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs, water and remaining garlic salt. Dip chicken strips into egg mixture, then shake to coat in crumb mixture.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately; or cool and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Originally published as Italian Chicken Strips in Quick Cooking March/April 2003

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shecooksalot

Jan 18, 2012

I order bulk chicken breasts at a great price so I am always looking for great chicken recipes to put in the freezer for make ahead meals. This recipe is going in my permanent recipe box because it is great. There wasn't that much work to it, but the chicken strips turned out great. They kept their flavor and texture after being in the freezer and baking. These are great for a quick dinner or lunch since they only take 15 minutes to bake. I even used homeade whole wheat breadcrumbs, homeade low salt Italian seasoning and egg beaters instead of eggs for the dipping and canola oil for frying and everything still turned out great.