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Fried Chicken Strips with Salad and Dipping Sauce

Crispy golden chicken strips served over fresh lettuce with a simple creamy dipping sauce. A quick and satisfying meal ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
45g
Fried Chicken Strips with Salad and Dipping Sauce
comfort foodamericanchickencrispytenderweeknightmain coursedinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast strips
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups lettuce
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the 1 lb chicken strips with salt and pepper. Place 0.5 cup flour in a shallow dish and beat 1 egg in another.

  2. 2

    Dip each strip into the flour, then the egg, then back into the flour, pressing to coat. Shake off excess.

  3. 3

    Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the strips in a single layer until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Arrange the 2 cups lettuce on plates, top with the hot chicken strips, and serve with 0.25 cup ranch dressing for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • shallow dishes
  • tongs

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