Try this super simple and delicious chicken fingers recipe. It's crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Perfect as a snack or as a side with any dipping sauce of your choice.

Try this super simple and delicious chicken fingers recipe. It’s crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Perfect as a snack or as a side with any dipping sauce of your choice.

INGREDIENTS

  • Boneless Chicken Breast – 2 pieces
  • Salt – to taste
  • Onion powder – 2 teaspoons
  • Curry powder – 3/4 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – 3/4 teaspoon
  • Ginger powder – 3/4 teaspoon
  • Chilli pepper – to taste
  • Paprika – to taste
  • Egg – 1
  • Buttermilk or milk – 1/2 cup

BREADING

  • Plain flour – 2 & 1/2 cups
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Onion powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Curry powder – 3/4 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – 3/4 teaspoon
  • Ginger powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chilli pepper – to taste
  • Paprika – to taste

PROCEDURE

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 1

Rinse the chicken, pat dry, and cut into strips.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 2

Add some salt to taste.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 3

Add the rest of the dry ingredients along with the egg and mix well to combine.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 4

Add the buttermilk and mix it in.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 5

Cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for an hour or two, or overnight.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 6

Pour the flour into a dry bowl.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 7

Add some salt to taste, and the rest of the ingredients.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 8

Mix well to combine.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 9

Put some chicken strips in the seasoned flour.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 10

Cover well with flour until well coated and tap out the excess, then set aside.

Heat up some oil for frying.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 11

Fry the chicken in small batches until golden on both sides. About 6 to 8 minutes.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 12

Transfer to a kitchen paper lined tray to drain excess oil.

Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey

Step 13

Enjoy!

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