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4.50 from 2 votes

Spicy Buttermilk Jalapeño Chicken Strips

Course: Dinner, Fried Chicken, Lunch
Calories:
Author: Terri

Ingredients

Instructions

  • When ready to fry chicken strips, in a large cast iron pan, or large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Cut each chicken breasts into 3 strips for a total of 9.
  • Place into a large size baggie.
  • Pour buttermilk into baggie and add diced jalapeños, crushed red pepper, black pepper and seal.
  • Gently shake to mix and once mixed well, place sealed baggie in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or longer, to marinate.
  • In another large baggie, add flour, bread crumbs, corn starch, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning and garlic salt. Seal and shake to mix.
  • Once chicken strips are finished marinating, remove a few strips at a time and place into flour mixture. Seal and shake to coat. Continue until all 9 strips have been coated in flour mixture.
  • Place chicken strips in heated oil and cook for 8-10 minutes then flip over an continue cooking for an additional 7-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 170°.
  • Remove from pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil.
  • Enjoy!