CONTEST-WINNING CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS

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My kids love these tender, moist chicken strips! My husband and I cut up the chicken and add to a lettuce salad with eggs, tomatoes and cheese. And everybody's happy! -Rachel Fizel, Woodbury, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in buttermilk mixture, then in flour mixture; toss to coat., In an deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, until chicken is no longer pink and crust is golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Lera Sekhwama
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I've tried many chicken finger recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken fingers were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Azizullah Paktiawal
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These chicken fingers were easy to make and turned out great! I used panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs and they were extra crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Hopefiend
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I made these chicken fingers last night and they were a hit! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Henyo Judith
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These chicken fingers were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. My family loved them and they will definitely be a regular in our dinner rotation.