Texas Roadhouse Chicken Critters are a favorite dish known for their crispy, golden exterior and tender chicken inside. Here’s a copycat recipe that you can easily make at home:
1poundboneless, skinless chicken tenderloins (or cut chicken breasts into strips)
1cupall-purpose flour
2tablespoonspaprika
1tablespoonsalt
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
2largeeggs
½cupmilk
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Cut the chicken tenderloins into bite-sized pieces.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
Serve the Chicken Critters with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include buffalo wing sauce, bacon cheddar ranch dip, or honey mustard.
Notes
Enjoy these delicious Chicken Critters as an appetizer, snack, or part of your meal!