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Chicken jerky strips in a glass jar, resting on a grey waffle-weave kitchen towel.

Chicken Jerky

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 48 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Partially freeze the chicken breast to make slicing easier.
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
    Sliced raw chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board with a chef's knife.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
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  • Place chicken strips in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are well coated.
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  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
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  • Preheat your oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over the sheet.
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  • Arrange the marinated chicken strips on the rack, ensuring they do not touch each other for proper air circulation.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 4 hours, or until the jerky is dry and leathery.
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  • Allow the jerky to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 276mgFiber: 0.1g
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