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Golden Crunch Chicken Strips with Mozzarella Cheese Sauce and Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Golden Crunch Chicken Strips is the ultimate crispy chicken dinner idea with a rich homemade cheese sauce and juicy garlic butter mushrooms.
Crispy chicken strips with mozzarella cheese sauce and brown garlic mushrooms
Why you will love and enjoy Golden Crunch Chicken Strips
- Crispy outside, juicy inside, and that creamy cheese sauce just seals the deal
- Easy, shallow frying method that gives you proper crunch without deep frying
- Perfect comfort dinner that feels special but is simple enough for weeknights
Golden Crunch Chicken Strips
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 portions depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy Cooking
Description
Golden Crunch Chicken Strips are one of those dinners that feel a little extra but are actually super doable. Crispy, juicy chicken with a silky cheese sauce and buttery garlic mushrooms on the side… honestly, it’s hard to stop at one strip.
Ingredients
Chicken Strips
- 4 large chicken breast fillets, washed, patted dry, and cut into strips
- 1 tsp garlic flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning or mixed Italian herbs
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cups Kellogg’s breadcrumbs or fresh breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for shallow frying, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups, depending on pan size
Cheese Sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp Cornflour or flour
- 1 cup milk, added gradually
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- Pinch of Aromat
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder, optional
Grilled Brown Garlic Mushrooms
- 6 to 8 large brown mushrooms, wiped clean
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 to 8 tsp butter, about 1 tsp per mushroom
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of Aromat
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Chicken
- Start by patting the 4 chicken breast fillets completely dry before cutting into strips.
- Season the chicken strips evenly with 1 tsp garlic flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp white pepper, 1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning or mixed Italian herbs, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
- Toss with your hands so every strip gets coated.
- Set up your coating station:
– Place 1 cup of flour in one bowl.
– In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 2 tbsp milk until smooth.
– In a third bowl, add 2 cups of Kellogg’s breadcrumbs. - Dip each strip into the 1 cup of flour, shake off excess, then into the egg mixture, and finally press into the 2 cups of breadcrumbs.
- Press gently so the crumbs really stick. Lay them on a tray and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken strips in batches, so you don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle lightly with a tiny pinch of salt while still hot.
Cheese Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter.
- Once melted, add 3 tbsp Cornflour or flour and stir continuously to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the 1 cup milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Let the sauce gently come to a boil and thicken. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Once thickened, reduce the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese, 1/4 tsp white pepper, a pinch of Aromat, and 1/4 tsp mustard powder if using.
- Stir until the cheese melts completely, then let it cook for another 2 minutes so it’s silky and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon generously over the hot chicken strips just before serving.
Brown Garlic Mushrooms
- Preheat your oven to 400⁰F (200⁰C).
- Place the 6 to 8 brown mushrooms on a baking tray, stem side up.
- Divide the 4 minced garlic cloves between the mushrooms.
- Add about 1 tsp butter into each mushroom.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp salt, a pinch of Aromat, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Grill in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until tender and juicy.
- Serve the crispy chicken strips with the creamy cheese sauce spooned over and those buttery garlic mushrooms on the side.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Crispy chicken and creamy mozzarella make for comfort dinners with buttery mushrooms
Golden Crunch Chicken Strips delivers everything people want from a comforting homemade dinner. The crisp coating, rich cheese sauce, and tender garlic mushrooms create a balanced plate that feels generous and satisfying, making it hard not to head straight to the kitchen and start cooking.
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