Chicken Fingers Recipe
Keep it simple, but get amazing results with classic chicken fingers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloin
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken tenderloins into strips if not already pre-cut. Place in a bowl with buttermilk and let it marinate for at least one hour in the fridge.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a separate dish, beat the eggs.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken strip in the seasoned flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain chicken fingers on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 918mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.