Crispy Chicken Honey Mustard (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Strips

01 - 1 small chicken breast, no bones or skin (about 225g), sliced into 12mm strips
02 - 1 egg, beaten
03 - 65g regular flour
04 - 24g Panko or Italian breadcrumbs
05 - 3.5g seasoned salt blend
06 - 0.5g ground paprika
07 - Small pinch cayenne
08 - 1g black pepper, ground
09 - 240ml vegetable or canola oil to fry

→ Salad Build

10 - 5 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
11 - 1 egg, cooked until hard
12 - 200g iceberg lettuce mix that includes carrots and red cabbage
13 - 30g shredded cheddar
14 - 20g shredded Monterey Jack
15 - 30ml honey mustard sauce
16 - 20g colorful tortilla strips

# Instructions:

01 - Mix flour, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne together on a plate. Beat an egg in a small bowl. Put both aside for now.
02 - First, cut the chicken breast in half across the middle, then cut into strips, all about 12mm thick. Dry them off, dunk every strip in the beaten egg (let the extra drip away), then roll well in the breading mix. For a great crunch, give each strip a second dip in the coating right before frying.
03 - Pour oil into a 26cm cast iron skillet and heat to 175°C. Fry your chicken strips in a couple batches, leaving gaps between, about 3–4 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn as you go. They’re ready when golden brown and the inside hits 75°C. Set finished strips on a wire rack. Do the same until you cook them all.
04 - Drop an egg into a pot and cover it with 5cm of cool water. Heat it up to a gentle boil, stick the lid on, turn the heat off, and let it sit for 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water, peel, and cut into four pieces.
05 - Spread out your lettuce mix on a big plate. Add cherry tomatoes, cut egg, cheddar, and Monterey Jack all over the top. Chop your fried chicken into chunks and toss it on last.
06 - Pour honey mustard over the salad, sprinkle with tortilla strips, and dig in while the chicken’s still crispy.

# Notes:

01 - Only bread the chicken right before frying—otherwise, the crust can get mushy.
02 - Keep an eye on your oil heat and make changes as you fry so the chicken cooks evenly without burning.
03 - Want more? Toss in avocado, some sliced cucumber, peppers, onion, olives, or Parmesan if you like.

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