Chicken fingers are one of those meals I make when I want something fun and everyone’s guaranteed to eat.
They’re crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and honestly just as good (if not better) than anything you’d get from a restaurant. With a simple buttermilk soak and a good coating, they come out super crunchy and full of flavor every time.
Why You’ll Love Them: They’ve got that perfect crispy coating with tender, juicy chicken inside. Great for kids, adults, and especially good with your favorite dipping sauces.
Top Tip: Let the chicken sit in the buttermilk for a bit before coating—it helps keep everything juicy and gives you that really crispy crust.
How to Make Recipe
Fast Food Style Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Coating
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Egg Wash
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (3-4 hours is best).
- Combine flour and spices in 1 bowl. Move about a quarter to a 2nd bowl once mixed.
- Make the egg wash.
- Line two sheet pans with wire racks.
- Remove chicken from marinade.
- Place chicken in flour and shake off excess. Dip in egg wash. Coat again in flour. Place chicken on wire rack. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fry in 350 degree oil until golden and cooked. Drain on paper towels and keep warm on a sheet pan with a wire rack in a 200 degree oven until all the batches are cooked.
