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Potato Chip Chicken: Crispy, Flavor-Packed Comfort Food


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crunchy, flavorful Potato Chip Chicken made by coating tender chicken strips in crushed potato chips for a crispy, irresistible crust. Served with a tangy, sweet honey mustard sauce that perfectly complements the savory coating — a fun twist on classic fried chicken!


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 3 large eggs

  • 16 to 20 ounces potato chips (your favorite BBQ or salt and vinegar flavor; Zapp’s Voodoo recommended)

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

  • ½ cup honey

  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • Kosher salt, to taste


Instructions

  • Prepare the coating:

    • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground mustard, salt, and pepper.

    • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.

    • Crush the potato chips finely in a large bowl or bag.

  • Coat the chicken:

    • Dip each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

    • Then dip into the beaten eggs.

    • Finally, press the chicken into the crushed potato chips, ensuring an even coating. Set aside on a plate.

  • Cook the chicken:

    • Fry the coated chicken strips in hot oil (about 350°F / 175°C) until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.

  • Make the honey mustard sauce:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, whole-grain mustard, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.

 

  • Serve:

    • Serve the crispy potato chip chicken with the honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Use sturdy potato chips that hold up well for coating, like BBQ or salt & vinegar.

Baking is a healthier alternative to frying.

The honey mustard sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course / Chicken
  • Method: Frying or Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Potato Chip Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken, Fried Chicken Alternative