HOMEMADES: Burger King Chicken Fries

Burger King may have their secret formula to crispy chicken finger perfection, but we think our version is worthy of stardom too. We used CHICKEN BREASTS cut into thin strips and seasoned with salt and sugar. They're then coated in bread crumbs and herbs, then fried. Mmm.

Directions

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• CHICKEN FRIES

1. Step 1Freeze chicken until completely frozen, about 1 hour.

2. Step 2In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. Into a third shallow bowl, pour cornstarch. 

3. Step 3In a medium bowl, combine chicken, granulated sugar, salt, and MSG (if using). Toss chicken in cornstarch, dredge in egg, then coat in bread crumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere.

4. Step 4Into a large heavy skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of 1" to 2". Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°.

5. Step 5Working in batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

• DIPPING SAUCE Ingredients

1. Step 1In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, and honey.

2. Step 2Arrange chicken fries on a platter. Serve with sauce alongside.

3. Step 3Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. 

CHICKEN FRIES

• 2 (8-oz.) chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/4"-thick pieces

• 1 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs

• 2 tsp. garlic powder 

• 2 tsp. onion powder 

• 1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley

• 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 

• 1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

• 3 large eggs 

• 3/4 c. cornstarch 

• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 

• 2 tsp. kosher salt 

• 1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)

• Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 c.)

DIPPING SAUCE

• 1/2 c. mayonnaise

• 1/4 c. BBQ sauce 

• 1/4 c. yellow mustard

• 1 tbsp. honey