Chicken Fingers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Breading
Cooking
Method
Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide. Place them in a bowl.
- 2
Mix Marinade
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 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.
- 8