Fried Chicken Strips

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups crushed saltines (about 80 crackers)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• oil, for deep-fat frying

Directions

1. 1

   In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients.

2. 2

   In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then cracker mixture.

3. 3

   In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375˚.

4. 4

   Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, for 2 - 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels.