Honey BBQ Chicken Strips
These Honey BBQ Chicken Strips are crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or appetizers, this easy chicken strip recipe delivers golden crunch and bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken breast cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk + splash of vinegar
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 eggs beaten
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
- Set up dredging stations: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off.
- Coat each strip in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a saucepan, heat BBQ sauce and honey until combined.
- Toss chicken strips in honey BBQ sauce or drizzle over the top.
- Let rest briefly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain crispiness.
- Ensure oil is at the correct temperature before frying.
- Add sauce just before serving to keep coating crispy.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.