Ultra-crunchy golden chicken strips smothered in creamy, spicy cheese sauce and topped with shredded cheese \u2013 comfort food with a kick!
\nIngredients:
\n* 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
\n* 1 cup buttermilk
\n* 1 cup all-purpose flour
\n* 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
\n* 1 tsp garlic powder
\n* 1 tsp paprika
\n* 1\/2 tsp salt
\n* 1\/2 tsp black pepper
\n* Vegetable oil for frying
\n**For the Spicy Cheese Sauce:**
\n* 2 tbsp butter
\n* 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
\n* 1 cup milk
\n* 1 1\/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
\n* 1\/2 tsp chili flakes (or more to taste)
\n* 1\/2 tsp smoked paprika
\n* Salt to taste
\n**For garnish (optional):**
\n* Shredded mozzarella or coconut
\n* Fresh cilantro or parsley
\nInstructions:
\n1. In a bowl, soak chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
\n2. In another bowl, mix flour, panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
\n3. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
\n4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in the flour mixture, and fry until golden and crispy (about 5-7 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
\n5. To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
\n6. Stir in cheddar, chili flakes, smoked paprika, and salt. Cook until melted and creamy.
\n7. Place crispy chicken on a serving plate, drizzle generously with spicy cheese sauce, and garnish with extra cheese and herbs if desired.
\nPro Tip:
\nAdd a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon over the top just before serving to brighten up the flavors!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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