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Sometimes dinner calls for a little extra spice. If your family can handle the heat, then this Slightly Spicy Chicken Strips recipe will become a family favorite.

Preparing a kid-friendly meal for your family doesn’t have to be hard and time consuming. With a family of five like mine, it may take a little beforehand planning. But by using an ingredient such as chicken, I can create a dish the whole family loves just by using different spices.

slightly spicy chicken strips recipe

If your children are anything like mine, chicken strips and chicken nuggets are always high on the list of foods they’ll eat without pitching a fit.  Every time we go out to eat, my youngest son always orders some type of chicken in bite-sized pieces.  I think overall, it’s just a kid-friendly protein.

While it’s much easier to buy pre-made, packaged, frozen chicken strips, we all know it’s not ideal for every day use.  In moderation, sure, but not something I want to feed my family every day.  And with a easy recipe like this one for chicken strips, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to prepare your own at home.

slightly spicy chicken strips recipe

Seriously, y’all, these chicken strips are absolutely AH-MAZING!  The surprise of the cinnamon gives the chicken such a unique flavor and the slight heat from the peppers is just enough without being overpowering.  I was a little worried how my family would respond to the not-so-traditional take on chicken strips, but they loved it.  Heck, I loved it.  That should be all that matters…right? {wink}

slightly spicy chicken strips recipe

Slightly Spicy Chicken Strips Recipe

Slightly Spicy Chicken Strips

Slightly Spicy Chicken Strips

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes

Adapted from the Carbonell Recipe for Crispy Chicken Tenders.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips lengthwise
  • 2 eggs, separated (only using egg white, reserve yolk in the refrigerator for future use)
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground mustard powder
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • Carbonell Extra Virgin Light Olive Oil (amount will depend on size of pan used)
  • 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whip egg whites lightly with a small amount of water. Mix in cayenne pepper, mustard powder, white pepper, cinnamon and salt. Place chicken strips in egg white mixture and make sure all strips are coated with mixture. Set aside.
  • In another bowl or plate, pour in the breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  • Heat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet with Carbonell Extra Light Olive Oil on medium heat.
  • Working one strip at a time to ensure even coating, take chicken strip from egg white mixture and place in breadcrumbs to coat. Place coated chicken strip into the hot oil carefully. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Once golden brown, flip chicken strips and brown the other side. Cook about 6 to 8 minutes total or until no longer pink inside. Place chicken strips on a paper towel to absorb any excess olive oil. If desired, season lightly with a squeeze of lemon.
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    Crystal Reagan, the owner and founder of SimplyBeingMommy.com lives in Small Town, Texas with her husband and 3 children. Crystal and her website have been featured on local and national news stations including Channel 2 Houston and ABC News. She has also appeared on BetterTV as a Mommy Expert for VTech.

    Comments

    9. Shell Feis says

      I make several varieties of chicken strips since my whole family loves them so much. This ingredient combo is new to me though so we’ll have to try it!

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    32. Nichol says

      I love making homemade chicken nuggets/tenders for my family. Kids wouldn’t like these with any spice but hubs and I would! They look delish.

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