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Ingredients
- Cholula Chicken Strips
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite)
- 3 tbs Cholula Chili Garlic Hot Sauce
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup oil for deep frying
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