Lemon Garlic Chicken Strips with Creamy Herb Ranch
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and creamy ranch, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Strips
- 1 lb Chicken breast, cut into strips
- ¼ cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 large Egg For egg wash
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs Can substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For frying
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
For the Creamy Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and cut chicken breasts into uniform strips.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Toss the chicken strips in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg for the egg wash.
- Coat each chicken strip in the egg wash, then dredge in the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the coated chicken strips in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Prepare the Ranch Dressing
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth.
Serving
- Transfer cooked chicken strips to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve chicken strips with creamy herb ranch dressing on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider baking the chicken strips instead of frying. To customize the recipe, feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.