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Chicken Fingers
Homemade chicken fingers marinated in buttermilk with a super crispy breaded exterior. The ultimate chicken tenders!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.