Chicken strips are a dish you’ll find in most of the world’s most popular restaurant chains. Chicken bucket full of juicy chicken breast strips in a golden, frayed coating has been considered iconic for a while now. Everyone knows that it is worth including it in the menu. However, not everyone knows how to make chicken strips, perform the correct coating of chicken and what to serve it with. As the manufacturer of coating for chicken we have reliable solutions to that. Enjoy reading and… making the best crispy chicken strips.
Chicken strips – what are they?
Chicken strips are fried, coated pieces of chicken. Their most distinctive feature is the chicken breading – crispy and frayed. Its texture is associated with flakes, which is often the reason for the mistaken assumption that flakes are used for coating. So how do you prepare chicken strips so that they are both tender and juicy on the inside and appealing and crispy on the outside?
How to make chicken strips without flakes?
The recipe for chicken strips is extremely simple after meeting two conditions. Firstly, we need the right products. Secondly, we need to apply the correct coating technique. Holly Powder’s marinade and coating for strips are products dedicated for catering, they are perfect for preparing strips in any catering business. By preparing the chicken according to the coating manufacturer’s instructions, you will marinate the chicken, coat it and fry it without the slightest problem. You will effortlessly achieve a satisfying (and repeatable!) result.
Chicken strips – a recipe from the manufacturer of coating
When preparing the chicken, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the highest quality meat. Cut them into even strips. Long pieces of meat should weigh between 25g and 30g.
Marinating
Prepare the marinade according to the recommended proportions and put the meat in it. Massage the meat until it has absorbed all of the marinade. Place the marinated meat in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
Coating
Start the coating phase of the chicken pieces by dipping the meat in water. Doing so will ensure that the coating sticks perfectly to the meat. Coat according to the instructions. Familiarise yourself with the simple GPF rule: Gather – Press – Flip. If you follow the manufacturer’s instructions, you will be able to coat your meat professionally and achieve the desired result: crispy, fluffy and frayed coating.
Frying
Heat the deep fryer to 170 degrees Celsius. Fry the strips for about 3.5 minutes, until the coating is golden.
KFC Chicken strips
Strips prepared in this way certainly look and taste like those served in the most famous chicken restaurants. With two types of Holly Powder marinade, you can prepare strips in a spicy version – for adults who like spicy, distinctive flavours and a mild version – perfect for children.
A dish perfect for takeaway
Fast food chains often serve chicken for takeaway – no surprise there. Coated chicken is a dish that was basically made for takeaway. Easy to package, hassle-free to transport. Broaden your menu with chicken strips and offer an option for takeaway. You will certainly gain new, satisfied customers.
Serving strips – coated chicken and side dishes
What to serve crispy chicken strips with? How to serve them? You really have a lot of options. Breaded strips can appear on the menu as a separate dish or as an appetiser. You can serve in a bucket, with some sauce or dip. All vegetable side dishes also go well with chicken. Aromatic herbs or chopped chives will enhance the taste and appearance of the dish served.
Coated pieces of meat accompanied by French fries or…
You can make the classic chicken and french fries combination more interesting by adding nachos to the dish, for example. Coated chicken goes perfectly with a variety of breads: it will go well with burgers, bagels, toasts and baguettes. Sliced chicken strips also make a great addition to a chicken salad. It is also the perfect variety for waffles. That’s what makes it great for the breakfast menu.
Chicken strips for children
Chicken strips are a very common item on kids’ menus. Children enjoy chicken dishes. They know and enjoy its taste. Coated chicken for children with French fries and fresh vegetables is an interesting and tasty lunch option also for the young customers.
Sauces for chicken strips – which fit best?
Many types of sauce create many possibilities. Chicken strips will taste delicious with either BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, sweet and sour sauce or Mexican sauce. Depending on the toppings you choose, you will get a completely different flavour. This makes it easy to prepare completely different dishes. An American-style burger, a Mexican tortilla with strips or a chicken dish with an Asian twist – you can prepare any of these dishes by combining chicken strips with the right sauce and vegetables.
