CopyCat The Cheesecake Factory Chicken Strips
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup bread crumbs
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1½ tsp garlic powder
1½ tsp onion powder
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup honey
½ cup ranch dressing, plus extra to serve
1½ lb chicken breast , skinless & boneless, cut into strips
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
To Serve:
Fruit slices & chips
Directions
Mix the garlic & onion powders, honey, ranch dressing, & buttermilk until well combined.
Marinate the chicken strips into the prepared mixture for at least 3 hours, best if overnight.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, crumbs, salt, & pepper.
Slightly drain the chicken from the marinade, & coat the chicken breasts in the mixture. Ensure that the chicken is at room temperature before doing this.
Deep fry the breasts in 375 degrees F oil for about 1 to 2 minutes or until they become golden brown.
Best served with ⅔ cup of fries, ½ cup mixed fruits, & 3 tbsp ranch dressing.