Overlooked Place For Tasty, Tender Chicken Strips In Southern Utah

Chicken strips have gone from something the kids will eat at a restaurant to a meal worth ordering as an adult. Chick-fil-A and Raising Canes have perfected these breaded entrees. 

Here’s a convenient place that offers some tasty chicken that you may have overlooked. 

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Chicken strips are not the dry crunchy offerings served as an afterthought in trendy restaurants. Those who do them right pay attention to the breading and cook them in a way that leaves the chicken inside tender and juicy. 

Like many in Southern Utah, I have driven past the Ernie’s Too gas stations and heard the advertising about their quality chicken strips. Recently, when I was trying to get out of town for a long weekend, I needed something quick to eat. 

Fresh Hot Food for a Bargain 

I should have done this a long time ago. The chicken strips at Ernie’s are big, hot, and fresh and cost less than $6 for three of them. I selected them with a pair of tongs from a stack of them that looked freshly cooked. 

The breading was just right, not crispy and not soggy. The meat was tender and hot, without being dry. There is a choice of dipping sauces that come with every order. I chose the basic ranch as I am kind of boring. 

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I think all Ernie’s needs is a catchy name for a specialty sauce, and they might become a place that just sells chicken. I like how convenience stores have upped their game when it comes to fresh food and Ernie’s Too definitely makes the list.