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An Almond Chicken Strip next to dipping sauce.
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Crunchy Almond Crusted Chicken Strips

Breaded crispy chicken strips dipped in crunchy almonds and then fried.
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword almond chicken, chicken strips, panko crusted chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ¾ cup Panko Japanese Bread Crumbs
  • ½ cup finely chopped almonds chopped in food processor or blender
  • 4-5 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts into ½ inch strips then cut each strip in half. Set aside
  • Place flour, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in another bowl, then the panko and almonds in a 3rd bowl.
  • Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mixture, then the egg, then the almond mixture. Set all coated chicken strips on a baking sheet.
  • Heat about 4-5 Cups of vegetable oil in a medium dutch oven or pot over medium heat, until 350 degrees F. When hot, fry strips in batches for 3-4 minutes, flipping around often, until golden brown. Transfer cooked strips to a paper towel lined baking sheet and season with salt. Serve with favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!