Alright, let’s talk about making some garlic butter chicken strips. You know, the kind that makes your mouth water just thinkin’ about ‘em? Yeah, those. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I can whip up some tasty chicken, that’s for sure.
First thing’s first, you gotta get yourself some chicken. Not too picky, any kind will do. I usually get them breasts cause they’re nice and big. Now, you gotta cut ‘em up into strips. Not too thick, not too thin, you know, just right. Like, about the size of your finger, maybe a little bigger if you like ‘em chunky. I always say, better too big than too small, you want somethin’ to sink your teeth into, right?
Okay, now the secret to good chicken, it ain’t just the chicken itself, it’s the stuff you put on it. We’re gonna make it simple, but good. Get yourself a big ol’ plastic bag. The kind you get from the store is just fine. Now, dump in some salt. Don’t be shy, chicken needs salt. Then some pepper, black pepper is what I use. And garlic powder, gotta have garlic, lots of it! I love that garlicky smell, makes the whole house smell good.
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Flour
And flour, gotta have flour to make it crispy. Just a good amount, you’ll see. Now, dump those chicken strips right in that bag. Zip it up tight, gotta make sure it’s closed good or you’ll have flour all over the place, and that’s a mess you don’t want to clean up, trust me.
Now, the fun part. Shake that bag! Shake it like you’re mad at it. Shake it till every piece of chicken is covered real good in that flour and spices. You want every bite to have flavor, not just some of it. That’s the key, see? Making sure everything is coated just right.
Alright, next you gotta get yourself a pan. A big ol’ frying pan is best. Put some butter in it, real butter, not that fake stuff. And melt it down, low and slow, you don’t want to burn it. Once it’s melted and hot, you’re ready to cook the chicken. Place them strips in the pan. Don’t overcrowd it, you want them to cook evenly and get nice and crispy. Fry ‘em up till they’re golden brown, about five minutes a side maybe, but keep an eye on ‘em. You don’t want ‘em burnt.
And that’s pretty much it. Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right? You got yourself some delicious garlic butter chicken strips. Serve ‘em up hot with whatever you like. I like to eat them with potatoes, them mashed ones and some green beans on the side. But you can have ‘em with anything you want really. They’re good all by themselves too, if you just want a quick snack. Kids love ‘em, grandkids too. And the husband? He gobbles ‘em up faster than you can say “chicken”!
Now, a few things to remember. Don’t be scared of the spices. And don’t rush it. Cooking takes time, and good food is worth waiting for. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to experiment. Maybe you like a little more garlic, or a little less salt. It’s your chicken, make it how you like it! That’s what I always say.
So there you have it. My simple recipe for garlic butter chicken strips. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. And that’s all that matters. Now go on and make some, you won’t regret it.
One last thing, If you got some lemon juice you can squeeze a little on when they done, makes them even tastier. But if you aint got none, don’t worry about it, they’re still good.
Tags: Garlic Butter Chicken, Chicken Strips, Easy Chicken Recipe, Homemade Chicken, Quick Dinner, Crispy Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Butter Chicken
