Wendy’s Fried Chicken Strips Recipe

Name: Wendy’s Fried Chicken Strips Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 7 ⅓ cups Crushed saltines (about 80 crackers); 1 tsp Garlic salt; ½ tsp Dried basil; ½ tsp Paprika; ⅛ tsp Pepper; 1 Large egg; 1 cup 2% milk; 5 ½ lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips; Oil for frying

I recently made this recipe of Mom's for my in-laws and they told me it was the "best fried chicken ever." Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California

7 ⅓ cups Crushed saltines (about 80 crackers)

1 tsp Garlic salt

½ tsp Dried basil

½ tsp Paprika

⅛ tsp Pepper

1 Large egg

1 cup 2% milk

5 ½ lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Oil for frying

In a shallow bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then cracker mixture.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.