Crispy chicken fries with chipotle ranch

Crispy Chicken Fries with Chipotle Ranch Ingredients Chicken * 2 lbs chicken breast (cut into fry-sized strips) * Salt & black pepper * Optional: Cajun seasoning (for heat) or poultry seasoning Breading * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 2–3 eggs (beaten) * 2 cups panko breadcrumbs * 2 tbsp Italian seasoning * Oil for frying (about 1 inch in a shallow pan) Chipotle Ranch * 1 cup ranch dressing * 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo (minced) * 1 tbsp adobo sauce * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tbsp lime juice Prep * Cut chicken into thin fry strips * Season with salt & pepper * Add Cajun seasoning for spice or poultry seasoning for a classic flavor Breading 1. Dredge chicken in flour 2. Dip into egg wash 3. Coat in panko + Italian seasoning (press it in well) Fry (Shallow Pan Method 🔥) * Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan to 350°F * Lay chicken in carefully (don’t overcrowd) * Fry 4–5 minutes total, turning halfway * Cook until golden brown and crispy * Internal temp: 165°F Finish * Drain on a rack * Hit with a pinch of salt right out the oil * Serve with chipotle ranch or drizzle on top