Homemade Crispy Chicken Strips Recipe

### Ingredients

* 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
* 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* ½ tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp paprika (optional for color and flavor)
* 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
* 2 large eggs
* 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes (for extra crunch)
* Cooking oil (for frying or baking)