How To Make Gluten Free Crispy Chicken Strips/Fingers | Aani's Gluten Free Kitchen

gluten-free breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Ground oats provide a similar texture while being gluten-free.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess and tang, while milk + vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

Cut chicken breasts into strips.

In a bowl, add buttermilk. If you don't have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili sauce and salt to the buttermilk and mix well.

Marinate the chicken strips in the buttermilk mixture for at least 1 hour.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, garlic powder, baking powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.

Coat each marinated chicken strip in the flour mixture, then dip in egg (if used), and coat again in the flour mixture.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat.

Fry the chicken strips for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the chicken strips and place them on a plate to drain excess oil.

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