Copycat Whiskey-Glazed Sesame Chicken Strips Recipe
Crunchy chicken strips breaded simply and fried to crispy perfection, then tossed in a mouthwatering whiskey glaze! This copycat recipe tastes just like that appetizer from TGI Fridays.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken Strips:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders
Peanut Oil:
- peanut oil (or vegetable/canola oil) enough to fill a large heavy-bottomed pot about 2 inches deep
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Egg Wash:
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or regular milk
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 cup whiskey glaze (linked below in Chef Tips section)
- additional sesame seeds for garnish
- minced fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare: Heat oil to 350°F, line a baking sheet with paper towel and wire rack. Slice chicken tenders, set up breading station.
- Bread the chicken: Coat chicken in breading mixture, then egg wash, then back in breading mixture.
- Fry chicken: Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss and Serve: Toss fried chicken with sauce, sesame seeds, and parsley. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- The Copycat Whiskey Glaze recipe is linked.
- Calorie information does not include oil or whiskey glaze.
- Serving size may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 884mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 204mg
