Chicken Fingers

Name: Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup buttermilk; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Oil for frying

Almost everyone in my family requests this golden breaded chicken as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken strips early in the day to cut down on last-minute fuss.—Charlotte Baillargeon, Hinsdale, Massachusetts

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
Oil for frying

Directions

Cut the chicken into 1/2-in. strips; In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat.; refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder; add chicken. Seal bag and toss to coat.
In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounce-weight: 363 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Fingers in Quick Cooking July/August 1998

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jeanemed

Jul 5, 2019

This is an update. Yesterday I used this recipe to make chicken nuggets for the 4th of July. Everybody loved them. Thanks for the recipe.
tekinha

Apr 30, 2019

The best chicken fingers I’ve ever made. I baked them though
E-world

Dec 13, 2018

You can also Add 1 Tsp. paprika
Robin

Jun 3, 2018

Great! Add 1 tsp paprika & 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the flour mix to fit our taste.
justmbeth

Jan 15, 2015

These were good. Made as written Would do again without any adjustments. Made them as part of appetizer night and their were no leftovers.
madella

Jul 29, 2014

just finished making them. not good at all. very bland breading was falling off. i gave it 1 star cause i was required to do it!
snwilliamson

May 11, 2014

Our whole family raved over this recipe. I will make it again!
PruneyHaze

Jan 17, 2013

This was great! I made it with gluten-free bread crumbs and gluten-free flour. My family loved it, and my daughter who has issues with gluten was thrilled!
pastapessagno

Jul 10, 2012

Delicious!
beloit3

Feb 18, 2012

one of my favorites :o)