Chicken
Burger King Inspired Chicken Fries
Slender, fry-shaped chicken sticks with a finely seasoned golden crust and juicy white-meat center, made for dipping.
Inspired by Burger King
Prep
35 min + 45 min freeze
Cook
20 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
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Missing 14 ingredients
- • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- • 1 large egg white
- • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- • 1 teaspoon onion powder
- • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- • 1 cup fine plain breadcrumbs
- • 1/2 cup whole milk
- • 6 cups neutral frying oil, or enough for 2 1/2 inches in the pot
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunksMissing
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunksMissing
- 1 large egg whiteMissing
- 2 tablespoons cornstarchMissing
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, dividedMissing
- 1 teaspoon onion powderMissing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powderMissing
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprikaMissing
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepperMissing
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmericMissing
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flourMissing
- 1 cup fine plain breadcrumbsMissing
- 1/2 cup whole milkMissing
- 6 cups neutral frying oil, or enough for 2 1/2 inches in the potMissing
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Recipe notes
This unofficial recreation uses a finely ground chicken mixture so the pieces hold the menu item's unusual long, narrow shape. Fine breadcrumbs and warm spices create a close, crisp coating rather than a craggy tender crust.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate cooked chicken fries within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat at 400°F until crisp and 165°F inside; avoid microwaving, which softens the crust.
Make-ahead tips
Shape and freeze the uncooked chicken sticks for up to 1 month. Bread them directly from a firm chilled state, adding about 1 minute to frying as needed.
What to serve with it
- - Creamy pepper dipping sauce
- - Crunchy vegetable sticks
- - Oven-baked potato fries
Equipment needed
- - Food processor
- - Heavy Dutch oven
- - Deep-fry and instant-read thermometers
Difficulty explained
The ground mixture is easy to season, but uniform shaping and careful frying temperature determine the signature texture.
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Boneless skinless chicken thighs
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2% milk
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1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Warm chicken paste is difficult to shape; chill the meat and use damp hands for clean narrow sticks.
- Skipping the brief freeze lets the pieces bend or break while they are being breaded.
- Oil below 340°F makes the coating greasy before the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
Nutrition Context
- Chicken supplies substantial protein, while breading and absorbed frying oil add carbohydrates and fat.
- Serving six pieces with vegetables and a measured portion of dip keeps this snack-style recipe in proportion.
FAQ
Are Chicken Fries made from potatoes?
No. They are seasoned breaded chicken formed into long pieces that resemble the shape of French fries.
Why combine breast and thigh meat?
Breast keeps the interior pale and firm while thigh adds enough fat to prevent a dry, rubbery texture.
Can I skip the food processor?
You can use freshly ground chicken, then mix it firmly with the seasonings until the mixture becomes tacky.
Why are my pieces breaking?
They are probably too warm or too thin. Chill until firm and keep each stick about 1/2 inch thick.
Which dips work best?
Creamy pepper sauce, barbecue sauce, honey mustard, and ranch all pair well with the savory crust.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Creamy pepper dipping sauce; Crunchy vegetable sticks; Oven-baked potato fries. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.