Mesquite BBQ Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Mesquite BBQ Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves (I used breast tenderlines); 3 eggs; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp black pepper; 6 cup flour; 1/4 cup salt; 5 tsp black pepper; 4 tbsp dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix; 4 cup oil; for frying; 1 (12oz) bottle BBQ sauce (I used spicy BBQ sauce)

Servings: persons

3 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves (I used breast tenderlines)
3 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp black pepper
6 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
5 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
4 cup oil; for frying
1 (12oz) bottle BBQ sauce (I used spicy BBQ sauce)

1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, water, milk, 2tbs salt and 2tbs pepper- until smooth.
2
In another large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, 1/4 cup salt, 5tbs pepper and mesquite seasoning.
3
(You can add extra pepper and mesquite seasoning if you want a bit more flavor.)
4
Fill a large skillet halfway full of cooking oil.
5
Heat to 365F (180 degrees C).
6
Preheat oven to 300F (150 degrees C).
7
Use a fork to pick up one chicken strip at a time, dip it into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, back into the egg mixture and into the flour mixture again.
8
Place coated strips into the hot oil to fry.
9
Don't over crowd, cook in batches.
10
I usually do two or three at the same time depending on size.
11
Once chicken is browned on one side, flip over and brown the other side.
12
Place your fried chicken on a cookie sheet.
13
Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken.
14
You can add a little or alot.
15
I just did a little- spread over the tops.
16
Bake for 10/15 mins, until the sauce is caramelized onto the chicken.
17
Doesn't it smell good?
18
Now eat it!

3468

kcal

Calories

264

Fat

140

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves (I used breast tenderlines), 3 eggs, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Mesquite BBQ Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mesquite BBQ Fried Chicken

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