Jul 13 2026
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Chicken Fingers Recipe

Inspired by Twisted Fork
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Cooking

Method

Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide. Place them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix Marinade

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Marinate Chicken

    Pour the marinade over the chicken strips, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Breading

  1. 4

    Prepare Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt.

  2. 5

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove the marinated chicken strips from the refrigerator. Dredge each strip in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each strip is well coated.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

  2. 7

    Fry Chicken Fingers

    Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 8

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once cooked, remove the chicken fingers from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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