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🍗 Crispy Herb Chicken Strips with Golden Fries & Fresh Garden Salad

A complete, restaurant-style meal that’s crunchy, juicy, colorful, and absolutely delicious!

⭐ INGREDIENT LIST

For the Crispy Herb Chicken Strips

• 500 g chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 cup buttermilk (or ½ cup yogurt + ½ cup water)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1½ cups flour
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crisp)
• Oil for frying (or bake/air fry)

For the Golden Fries

• 3–4 large potatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp oil (if baking/air frying)

For the Fresh Garden Salad

• 1 cup lettuce (or mixed greens)
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• ½ cup cabbage, shredded
• ½ carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp sweet corn (optional)

Salad Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp honey
• ½ tsp mustard (optional)

🍗 STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix:
   buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mixed herbs.
2. Add chicken strips and coat well.
3. Cover and let marinate:
   • Minimum: 30 minutes
   • Best: 3 hours
   • Ultimate juiciness: overnight

2️⃣ Prepare the Crispy Coating

In a shallow dish, mix:

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• Flour
• Breadcrumbs (optional)
• Extra herbs/paprika if desired

Coat each chicken strip evenly, pressing the flour mixture firmly so the crust sticks.

3️⃣ Fry / Bake / Air Fry the Chicken

🔥 To Deep Fry:

• Heat oil
• Fry 4–5 minutes per side
• Remove when golden and crisp

🔥 To Air Fry:

• Spray strips with oil
• Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway

🔥 To Bake:

• Place on a lined tray
• Spray with oil
• Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping after 12 minutes

Chicken should be crispy outside and tender inside.

🍟 4️⃣ Make the Golden Fries

1. Slice potatoes into fries.
2. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes (removes starch = crispier).
3. Pat dry.
4. Toss with salt, paprika, garlic powder, cornflour.
5. Fry until crispy OR bake/air fry at 220°C (425°F) for 25–30 minutes.

🥗 5️⃣ Prepare the Garden Salad

1. Add all veggies to a bowl.
2. Whisk dressing ingredients.
3. Toss salad right before serving (keeps it crisp).

🍽️ 6️⃣ Assemble the Plate

✔ Crispy Herb Chicken Strips
✔ Golden Fries
✔ Fresh Garden Salad with zesty dressing
✔ Optional dips: Garlic mayo, ranch, honey mustard, chili sauce

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🌟 PRO TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

• Add a pinch of cornflour to flour mix for extra crispiness
• Let chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking before serving
• Want extra crunch? Double-dip: marinate → flour → dip in buttermilk → flour again
• Use cold potatoes for ultra-crispy fries

❤️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This meal goes perfectly with:

• Garlic mayo
• Tartar sauce
• Honey mustard dip
• Creamy yogurt dip

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