Fried Chicken Strips Popeye's Copycat Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds of chicken strips with skin or one chicken cut into pieces
- 6 cups canola oil
- 2 tablespoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 eggs
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Breading the chicken:
Combine in a large bowl; flour, salt, peppers, and paprika.
Step 2
Break the eggs into a small bowl and beat until well blended.
Step 3
Dip each piece of chicken into the blended egg, then coat well with the flour mixture.
Step 4
After coating the chicken; place on a rack to allow the pieces to dry, about 20 to 30 minutes. You will get even browning on the chicken by letting it dry.
Step 5
Frying the chicken:
To fry chicken strips, heat oil in a heavy skillet over a medium-high burner until the oil is very hot or in an electric deep fryer.
Step 6
Place the chicken pieces in the hot oil, skin side down, one piece at a time. Leave enough space among pieces so that they are not crowded.
Step 7
Cook over a medium heat, turning until all sides are golden brown and the meat is cooked thoroughly.
Step 8
Place on a paper towel to allow grease to drain.
Step 9
Serve hot with ketchup or whatever dipping sauces you prefer.
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