Homemade TGI Fridays Sesame Chicken Strips!

Whenever I visit TGI Fridays there’s a handful of things I’d normally order, one of those things is their sesame chicken strips, covered in a Jack Daniles glaze. Sprinkled with sesame seeds and normally served with lettuce (forgive me for skipping that part!) I set out to make homemade sesame chicken strips including the Jack Daniels glaze and wow, what a result, this was truly one of the tastiest and more similar to the real thing recipe clones I’ve ever done! I really hope you try it, even the Jack Daniels glaze alone can be made and used as a sauce just like the folks at Friday’s do, just no singing Happy Birthday to me ok? Thanks
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Ingredients list:
For the Jack Daniels Glaze
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1tsp olive oil
160ml water
240ml pineapple juice
60ml teriyaki sauce
1tbsp low salt soy sauce
250g dark brown sugar
3tbsp lemon juice
½tsp cayenne pepper
1tbsp Jack Daniels
1 small onion, chopped fine
½ pineapple ring (about 5 pieces of pineapple), chopped fine
For the chicken and coating
750g mini chicken fillets
1tsp salt
150g plain flour
150g panko breadcrumbs
1tsp smoked paprika
1tsp garlic granules
60ml milk
2 eggs
Sesame seeds to garnish
Vegetable oil for frying
Recipe method barrylewis.net/recipe/homemad...
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[@mrbarrylewis]

If you'd like to give this recipe a go head here where i've done a little write-up barrylewis.net/recipe/homemade-tgi-fridays-sesame-chicken-strips/ the ingredients are there too but also in the video description. You could omit the Jack Daniels if you wanted too. These truly were phenomenal, good luck!

[@zantar666]

Thanks. Definitely going to try this tonight.

[@Tactical_Hotdog]

Midway through this, my lovely GF was making tacos.....forgot to put the beans in...I channelled Barry "They've bean and gone then?".... the look I got, priceless.

[@ahandsomefridge]

Made some wraps the other day. When I literally finished the last bite I noticed the unopened can of beans. Hadn't even bean missing them.

[@GmodPlusWoW]

Honestly I'd be pretty happy about that. After all, I can't stand beans, much to Mr Biffo's chagrin.

[@stevev3664]

Has Beans…

[@Tactical_Hotdog]

@@stevev3664 literally the opposite.

[@rockstarJDP]

I applaud you sir, you successfully made me snort beer out of my nose - well played, 10/10 dad joke 👏

[@tripnick555]

I discovered this copy cat glaze recipe a couple of years ago, and it is amazing. It is a little time consuming, so I triple the ingredients and freeze the cooked sauce in small quantities for easy use later. It is amazing on roasted (air fried) vegetables, especially broccoli. You can obviously cheat and use it to coat oven ready chicken nuggets if you don't like deep frying.

[@laurag2325]

Brilliant!

[@O11ie123]

‘Garlic convention, that would be my dream weekend’. Well Barry, you’re in luck. The Isle of Wight Garlic festival is 20-21st August so there’s still time - go and check it out and sample all things garlic :)

[@dianapovero7319]

Here in Gilroy, they have an anual garlic Festival...

[@nats5199]

I’ve been making this sauce for a couple of years and it really is like the restaurant version- it’s absolutely stonking! Thank you for another great video Barry! 👍🏻

[@jennifercrane96]

My absolute favourite dish at TGI's, so will certainly try this. Drooling 😋

[@samasterchef]

As great as brining can be, what you did here was just rinse chicken in water. A brine is around 2% salt solution at a bare minimum. Based on the volume of water you appear to have used, you'd have needed (best guess) at least 2 tablespoons of salt to reach the baseline of what would constitute a brine.

[@AntonGully]

Numbers aren't his strong point. Try to explain again, but this time more crayons.

[@loolabunnie3964]

These are my favourite thing for TGIs before I've even watched this I'm hella excited!

[@sebastianwlodarczyk]

These look delicious- that closeup shot form 11:00 is absolutely gorgeous!

[@lifewithimperfections]

So gonna try this recipe! I honestly love your recipes and so do my kiddos!

[@danaridings6387]

Thanks for this one!! Making this week!! Keep up the good work and prayers to you and your family always!!

[@saimonmanalo]

After 8 years i finally found this channel, thanks to the garlic bread on edge of space, been thinking about the giant food video you made years ago, now my day is complete and i am satisfied

[@Dandelion_Stitches]

This looks pretty incredible, definitely going to try it here! Also, I think you got the amount of glazing spot on - any thicker and I think it'd be too saucy, so heating it up at the end seems like it was the way to go for sure. Way to go mate!

[@pennyoliver7799]

Looks absolutely delicious… been catching up on your vids all weekend🤣love em🎉

[@gamergirl2127]

ughhh my mouth is watering just looking at how good they look!! i would love to even just a make a big jar of this sticky glaze and fridge it to use it whenever i want, i feel like this would be good on so many things!🤤

[@randymo3227]

The lighting difference is like a tan line in the video. It is hilarious!!!

[@goldenappel]

Brining is so good. I do it whenever possible. It turns lots of cuts I used to find too dry, like chicken breast or pork chops, into really succulent dishes.🧂

[@MaxStax1]

You always put me in a good mood!

[@laurabott1151]

Omg thank you so much. This is my ultimate fav from TGIF. I made it for my partner and I this evening and it was banging!! 🤤😋

[@Themeparkmadness246]

Best recipe ever tasted exactly like tgi fridays thank you! 😊

[@abbebladon]

I can’t wait to make this! I love the TGI Jack Daniels sauce 😋

[@dylangrey7439]

I will honestly say it’s the closest thing if not the exact same sauce!! I’m going to be making this weekly!!

[@victoriahayden2961]

Yum - that looks fab. Deffo going to make this! 😋

[@jollymkell1]

I took the time to make this and I can say it’s worth the cooking time, absolutely amazing it is😁😋

[@chris_is_here_oh_no]

Amazing recipe, those look delicious!

[@zoedoherty6243]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂

[@amyrees4220]

Thank you Barry! I did this with a certain level of scepticism and I was so wrong! Wow!

[@doltonmurray1625]

This will be tomorrows supper. Thanks Barry.

[@trudiethomas656]

That looked so good.

[@mikes4086]

Looks amazing.

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

Looks so good

[@dominique9934]

Looks so good 🤤🤤

[@kirwanqueren]

Good morning Barry from Ottawa Canada!!! mmmm cannot wait to try this one! from 92

[@pittbull9785]

Just found your channel as I ate my last piece of Whiskey glazed chicken strips from TGIF. It's quite a drive for me to go there, so I only make it there about once a year. Started googling for a copycat recipe which led me to KZbin, which led me to your channel. Can't wait to try it! Thanks for posting!!! I have your page bookmarked so after the New Year Eve party, I can make this for NY day :-) Blessings to you and your family

[@sadietrent804]

I love these and this is also my go to at TGI Fridays, as well as their bacon filled potato skins

[@13dulcie]

I always get the Jack Daniels chicken when I go there. It's soooooo good!!!

[@carolinehorne6505]

Will be making this for sure. X

[@HopelessSinner]

Bloody hell, TWO Barrys...!! 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳

[@laurag2325]

Love these, have made a copy cat recipe myself in the past. That sauce, omg 🤤

[@lola06rox]

That sauce looks banging

[@darlouthia5153]

I’m gonna try this one !!!

[@respectrealperson290]

Hiya Barry!!! I've seen the recipe before, or one very close to that. Yours turned out perfect! Thanks for the video!!!

[@Daydreameruk]

The lemon juice top is designed that way to sprinkle on the side to side. And pour on the upright. Honestly. Try it.

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video Barry Lewis I hope you are all well

[@orchy86]

3:40 "It's a whisk worth taking" you crack me up Barry hahah

[@alexcronin7664]

Seen that the recipe this morning and making it right now

[@BunnyMaus]

oh i love it so much, thx

[@juliangelus]

These look delicious, I buy the frozen version from Iceland so will give this a try :)

[@peggypowell2699]

Love watching you and your wife just found you awesome

[@Deamos33]

Mr. Barry I am 100% positive your version is way better than the frozen ones you get from TGI Fridays..

[@19fabregas]

Love the t-shirt. From Barra but have never done the barrathon. They've stopped doing it now as well which is a shame. I'll definitely give this recipe a try

[@istersay]

I have to try this

[@Jeffffrey0902]

Now that you've done brining on the show, how about making an entire video on brining? Try different liquids, percentages of salt, herbs, spices and durations. It'd be fun.

[@BSWVI]

A whole Ashens Will It Brine episode!

[@larainewalker1795]

Looks worth the effort

[@aarong6696]

Barry I love brine chicken or Turkey! You did a wet brine which is perfect l! I love todo a dry brine especially on chicken thighs drys out that skin so it goes nice and crispy and the chicken is always so moist

[@OtseisRagnarok]

If you have access to zip-top bags, they're a real charm for breading chicken with minimal mess.

[@FlaterYT]

Going to try make these tonight Barry I'll let you know on Twitter how they turn out.

[@alexdavis5766]

Now I want to watch this with a TGI’s cocktail (or two) in hand! A can of pre made pimms will have to suffice!

[@FantasyTom53]

That was a good gesture Barry, letting your evil twin out of the attick for a short cameo. 👍

[@limalicious]

I actually started brining a chicken last night. If you add sugar, it makes it brown beautifully.

[@aussiejace8572]

yum yum

[@alexcochrane1966]

TGI Barrie's ? looks bangin'.

[@debbiefigures9323]

Ps you forgot the crushed dried chilli flakes they sprinkle on but looks awesome can't wait to try :)

[@bleedinghandshughes]

top with fresh copped chilli and some fresh chopped spring onion maybe?

[@handsoffmycactus2958]

Mmm 😋 definitely

[@pammasheppard1338]

That was always my go to. I was so sad when the last tgifridays within reasonable driving distance to me closed.

[@andrewl2744]

I’d put a bit more salt in the brine - not such there’s enough in there to have much of effect! Depends on how much water used of course

[@mathboy1066]

Perfect, always get these at TGI, first comment.

[@jman_55]

I have the best chocolate cake recipe I have been perfecting for ages it’s great for Black Forest gateaux and especially what I call a chocolate explosion cake which is where I put Cadburys flake,cadburys chocolate,malteasers and anything else u see that fits lol Recipe- 240g sugar 240g butter Mix these till creamy light mix Then add 4 medium eggs And 200g of flour With a few tablespoons of cocoa powder until u feel it is chocolatey enough Bake at 180*c I can’t remember how long for I think check after 17mins and then it probs needs a bit longer 😉

[@lewismorgan7273]

Just made this for dinner was really good I was well proud of myself il use a bit less sugar next time

[@adrianking6309]

Take it to the next level and toast those sesame seeds 😋

[@MrGrahamg01]

Great video as usual 👍👏👏👏 Try replacing the breadcrumbs with Doritos ( whizzed in the blender). Heatwave chicken goujons...yum 😉

[@TheWankersunited]

A whisk worth taking :’)

[@brikhouse22]

You should try Bourbon Chicken. Oooooweee! I made it a few weeks back and it was sooooo good. The recipe I made you could sub apple juice for the bourbon, and it was one of the best things I've made.

[@smartperson1]

Barry talking to "Other Barry" reminds me of Archer.

[@MM-gb4hl]

Well I know what's for dinner tomorrow!

[@carleenburnette3710]

You should try brining a turkey, it makes a big difference to the taste and moister.

[@cathychilders5109]

It’s really easy to make the green beans.

[@bethanytyree6485]

Can you do drinkks from starbucks and dunkin and such? I would love a homemade strawberry acai lemonade 🤤

[@cazzioc]

My son who's head chef at Fridays says you're pretty close, but not quite 😉😂

[@debbiefigures9323]

This is my kids favourite, but you need to try the Cajun battered prawns, I can't replicate xx also they don't do pasta anymore xx

[@isaacEmfingerfishing]

You should try brining your chicken in dill pickle juice! Its awesome

[@gamernick1533]

Toast the sesame seeds... well worth the extra 2-3 mins in a dry pan!

[@Daisysdomain]

Wish I had known about these on the T.G.I. menu the few times I went there. I always went for the steak and was always amazed by their vegetables. It was absolutely incredible how their vegetables had been cooked but by the time they got to you table they were stone cold. Meat was hot, chips were hot, even the onion rings were hot but the veggies were cold. Never understood that. Got to give this a try sometime.

[@allanfulton7569]

I have the same fryer as you do Barry well the Canadian version so it takes longer to get to temperature

[@TheErador]

Another advantage of 240v everywhere instead of just in the laundry room!

[@randycole1574]

: The Best Paprika Cookbook on Earth

[@cheekymonkey666]

i was wondering what would it taste like with marmite mixed into the glaze? also next time you go shopping, look in Aldi for CRESTWOOD chicken pies, beef pies, for the price they are really good, first time i bought pies in years, they fuller than the regular saucer size pies, oh and i bought them because our kitchen is having a good clean and that oven cleaner is toxic apparently. 47p per pie can you do better?

[@shygirlamy]

Now im hungry.. and I just ate..

[@smartperson1]

Barry: There's an annual garlic festival in Gilroy, CA. It's garlic everything all week.

[@fraserd123]

Looks amazing anyone know if this could be done in an air fryer was given one from a family member and never used it

[@lonerider666]

"I'm not using chicken breast" whilst the packaging is in shot with chicken breast on show 😂

[@kennethyoung141]

Marinate the chicken over night in apple juice makes them even better! Amazing video. #😍Boston

[@kiwihib]

Called chicken tenderloins here in New Zealand are attached to the breast meat before removal.

[@twocvbloke]

Apparently, roasted garlic spread onto bread like it was butter is a very tasty snack, preferably something pretentious bread-wise so it makes you look sofisterkated... :P

[@natgoss2005]

Cook pork ribs in the sauce before it reduce 50% until the sauce is reduce yu will love them

[@helenlowe3620]

Will have to share this with hubby. Hope Pheobe is okay. Haven't seen her for a while.

[@TheErador]

Think she just doesn't want to be on camera, that age you know...

[@helenlowe3620]

@@TheErador that's what I was thinking.

[@maisiestepto6769]

Barry please please try the old Coca-Cola chicken wings TGI's used to do. They were so nice!!!

[@matthewwilson9749]

It’s a whisk we’re taking. Hilarious

[@akc5150]

First off, they look AWESOME!!!! I would say though that the flour and spices are NOT meant to be combined with the breading! Its should always go flour (plus seasonings), egg wash, breadcrumbs. The flour actually helps the egg stick better to the meat, and the egg obviously helps the breading stick..... With that said, they came out looking great! Must try a comparison sometime.... One other thing... With you fryer, there is a min and max mark inside that you should stick too, don't just "fill it up half way". Too much and it could bubble over, too little and it could over heat and damage the element.

[@brianm6337]

Begun, the clone video has. 😁

[@Zelmel]

Huh. I've never heard of that cut of chicken being called "mini chicken fillets" before. In the US they're always referred to as chicken tenders (when raw at least), analogous to the tenderloin on various mammals.

[@goldenappel]

In the UK they're referred to as mini fillets if you're buying them in supermarkets while restaurants tend to call them chicken strips. TGI's, being an American-themed restaurant, is one of the few places that calls them tendies.