BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS

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These zesty chicken fingers get their flavor from a tangy buttermilk marinade and a breading spiked with smoked paprika. Be sure to plan ahead-these chicken pieces taste best when marinated for 24 hours before they a’re cooked.

Provided by Daniel Humm

Categories     Chicken     Thyme     Buttermilk     Paprika

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the buttermilk marinade:
3 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 small Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 medium jalapeños, sliced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon Tabasco pepper sauce
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2x4-inch strips
For the seasoned flour:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground sage
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Canola oil, for frying
Homemade or store bought ranch dressing, for serving
Special Equipment:
deep fry/candy thermometer, two 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheets, 2 wire cooling racks

Steps:

  • In a wide, shallow bowl, combine buttermilk, milk, onion, jalapeño, salt, and Tabasco. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Set cooling racks over rimmed baking sheets. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated garlic, onion powder, thyme, sage, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large pot, pour in enough oil to come up to 2 inches. Set over medium-high heat until oil registers 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches of 4 to 5 pieces, remove chicken from marinade, shaking to remove any vegetables and excess liquid, and dredge in the seasoned flour. Fry chicken pieces, turning once, until golden and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes total per batch. Transfer chicken to wire racks and warm in oven while frying remaining batches.
  • Serve chicken fingers with ranch dressing, if desired.

Itz_Rain Gachatube vids
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ian Lyman
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I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and moist.


Rod Rick17
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I love that this recipe uses buttermilk. It makes the chicken so tender.


Sk Abujar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and juicy.


Allah raka Raka
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Great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was on point.


Yoni Da wise
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Followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't come out crispy. Not sure what went wrong.


nancy machlan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.


ASSam Moto Vlogs
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These chicken fingers were a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how good they were.


Frankie McManus
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I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing.


Saratu Bala
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Easy to follow recipe and the chicken fingers turned out delicious. My kids loved them!


Moatsim Imran
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Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. The buttermilk marinade really makes a difference! I'll definitely be making this again.