Burger King Chicken Fries

Ingredients

• 2 (8-oz.) chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/4“-thick pieces
• 1 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 c. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)
• Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 c.)
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. BBQ sauce
• 1/4 c. yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp. honey

Instructions

1. Chicken Fries
2. Freeze chicken until completely frozen, about 1 hour.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. Into a third shallow bowl, pour cornstarch.
4. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, granulated sugar, salt, and MSG (if using). Toss chicken in cornstarch, dredge in egg, then coat in bread crumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
5. Into a large heavy skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of 1“ to 2“. Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°.
6. Working in batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
7. Dipping Sauce
8. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, and honey.
9. Arrange chicken fries on a platter. Serve with sauce alongside.
10. Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.