Chicken Fingers
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Chicken Fingers
Description
The recipe starts by soaking chicken breast tenders in buttermilk to tenderize the meat and add moisture. After soaking, the chicken is dipped in beaten eggs and coated twice with a flour mixture seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder to create a flavorful, crisp crust.
Frying in hot vegetable oil at 350°F until golden brown ensures the coating becomes crispy without overcooking the chicken inside. Draining on paper towels removes excess oil, maintaining a balanced texture.
These chicken fingers are versatile and can be served with dipping sauces or alongside sides like fries or salad for a casual meal. The seasoning blend in the flour adds depth to the crust beyond simple breading.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenders
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 egg 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
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast tenders and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Place the eggs in a medium sized bowl. Place the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion and baking powder in a second bowl.
- Stir the flour and spices together until well combined.
- 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.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a large deep pot to 350 degrees F.
- Cook 4-5 pieces of chicken at a time for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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