Crispy Chicken Fries with Chicken Sauce

Ingredients:

• Chicken
• 2 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into long strips
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp oil
• Dry Batter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Breadcrumb Coating
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• Egg Wash
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup water
• Chicken Sauce
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions:

1. Pat the chicken strips dry and place them in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Drizzle with oil, mix well, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
2. In a bowl, mix all dry batter ingredients until combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make the egg wash.
4. In a shallow tray, mix panko breadcrumbs with dried parsley.
5. Coat each chicken strip in the dry batter, then dip into the egg wash. Repeat once more with dry batter and egg wash, then finish by coating in breadcrumbs.
6. Lay coated chicken strips flat on a tray until ready to fry.
7. To make the sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
8. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken strips in batches for 2–3 minutes, or until golden, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
9. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chicken sauce.