# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lb chicken breast fillets, cut into strips
→ Marinade
02 - ½ cup buttermilk
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon paprika
→ Breading
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
→ For Frying
13 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
→ To Serve
14 - Barbecue sauce
15 - Honey-mustard sauce
# How to Prepare:
01 - Whisk buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours refrigerated for enhanced tenderness.
02 - Arrange three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs.
03 - Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each strip in the flour mixture, dip into beaten eggs, then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
04 - Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches into a deep skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
05 - Fry the coated chicken strips in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
06 - Serve hot with barbecue and honey-mustard sauces.
