Directions

Step 1

Set up a breading station: Place breadcrumbs, eggs, and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Whisk garlic powder into eggs. Season breadcrumbs generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Coat chicken strips in flour, then dip in egg, then breadcrumbs, back in egg, then back in breadcrumbs.

Step 3

In a large dutch oven, heat 2″ oil to 325°. Set a rack over a baking sheet and line with paper towels.

Step 4

Fry chicken, in batches, turning once, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer chicken to prepared rack and let sit for 5 minutes before serving