Chipotle And Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers Recipes

CHIPOTLE AND BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot, heat oil to 350 degrees.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
• In a separate shallow dish, combine self-rising flour, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture allowing excess to drip off and then dredge in flour mixture.
• Drop 4-5 pieces of chicken into the pan at a time. Cook until a light golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towel and serve immediately.

COPYCAT POPEYE'S CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast into four or five strips.
• Combine the hot sauce and buttermilk in a small bowl.
• Put half of this mixture in with the chicken, reserving the other half.
• Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes but not more than an hour or two.
• Combine the flour, chipotle, smoked paprika, and salt.
• Beat the eggs with the other half of the buttermilk mixture.
• Drain the chicken.
• Dip it in the flour mixture.
• Dip it into the egg mixture.
• Dip back into the flour mixture.
• Repeat with all of the chicken.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS

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.