Breaded Chicken Fingers

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Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Summary

These garlicky, lightly breaded chicken strips just require a buttermilk marinade before a quick saute. Teamed with your favorite dipping sauce or served alone, these put store-bought chicken nuggets to shame.

INGREDIENTS

6  Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Breast Fillets, cut into 1/2 inch strips

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 quart oil for frying

  Coating

1  egg, beaten

1 cup buttermilk

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

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11/1/2006 Reviewed by Heidi Hadley



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DIRECTIONS

1. Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder. Pour mixture into bag with chicken. Seal, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.

2. In another large, resealable plastic bag, mix together the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder. Remove chicken from refrigerator, and drain, discarding buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture bag. Seal, and shake to coat.

3. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. Carefully place coated chicken in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories   344 cal
Total Fat   15.2 g
Cholesterol   82 mg
Sodium   836 mg
Carbohydrates   24.9 g
Fiber   1.1 g
Protein   25.5 g

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