Chicken Fingers

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    375 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Fingers

Homemade chicken fingers marinated in buttermilk with a super crispy breaded exterior. The ultimate chicken tenders!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenders
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breast tenders and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  3. Place the eggs in a medium sized bowl. Place the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion and baking powder in a second bowl.
  4. Stir the flour and spices together until well combined.
  5. Take each piece of chicken out of the buttermilk mixture. One at a time, coat the chicken in the flour, then dip in the egg, then coat again in the flour. Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated.
  6. Heat 3 inches of oil in a large deep pot to 350 degrees F.
  7. Cook 4-5 pieces of chicken at a time for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Drain on paper towels, then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 642mg (27%) Potassium 718mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 642mg 27%
Potassium 718mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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