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Crispy Chicken Tikka Strips

Make these Crispy Chicken Tikka Strips for a new take on fried chicken. Chicken strips marinaded in a homemade tikka marinade and then dredged in panko crumbs. The chicken is fried crispy and is great served with Greek yogurt and lemon wedges.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinade time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chicken tenders, easy recipes, Indian inspired
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb chicken strips
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Garma masala, garlic, cumin, sweet paprika, ginger, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and add the chicken. Coat well, cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Lay the bread crumbs out on a plate and take the marinaded chicken out of the fridge. Coat the chicken in the bread crumbs and press firmly so that the bread crumbs stick to the chicken. Repeat for all chicken and set aside.
  • In a large deep sided skillet set over medium to high heat add the vegetable oil. Bring the vegetable oil up to temperature and add one chicken strip to see if it's ready for frying. It will sizzle if it's ready. Add about 1/2 of the chicken strips to the hot oil. Cook for about 2 minutes and then flip over the chicken strips and cook for about 2 more minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat cooking for remaining chicken stripsand drain them on paper towels as well.
  • Serve hot and crispy with Greek yogurt and lemon wedges if desired.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Chicken Tikka Strips
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 288 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 662mg29%
Potassium 573mg16%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 167IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.