Fried Chicken Strips with French Fries

Step 1

Cut the 2 lb potatoes into thin sticks and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Pat dry thoroughly with a clean towel.

Step 2

Slice the 1.5 lb chicken breast into 1-inch wide strips. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

Step 3

Set up a dredging station: place 1 cup flour in one bowl, and beat 2 eggs in another. Dip each chicken strip into the flour, then the egg, then back into the flour.

Step 4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles. Fry the chicken strips in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5

In the same oil, fry the potato sticks in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 6

Sprinkle the fries with the remaining 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Serve the chicken strips and fries hot with 0.5 cup ketchup for dipping.