Restaurant-Style Fried Chicken Fingers (Oven-Baked Option) Recipe

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Restaurant-Style Fried Chicken Fingers (Oven-Baked Option)
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Directions:

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into about 3/4-inch strips (or as desired).
  2. In a large bowl combine the buttermilk with egg and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. Place the chicken strips into the buttermilk mixture; using cleans hands toss to coat in the milk mixture.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours (tossing the chicken strips a few times during chilling time).
  5. Prepare a baking sheet or a couple of large plates to place the coated chicken fingers on.
  6. For the breading in a large resealable heavy plastic bag (or a shallow bowl) combine the flour with all the remaining ingredients.
  7. Remove the chicken strips and discard the buttermilk allowing any excess to drip off.
  8. Place the strips into the flour mixture mixture and toss to coat completely.
  9. Place the coated strips onto the baking sheet or plate (have all the strips coated before you begin frying, for extra crispness you may double dip in the coating before frying if desired).
  10. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F.
  11. Place the chicken fingers in hot oil a few at a time and fry until golden brown and the juices run clear.
  12. Place on a rack or a heavy brown paper bag to drain then lightly sprinkle with more seasoning salt if desired (do not use a paper towel or the coating will become soggy).
  13. TO OVEN-BAKE; place the coated chicken fingers on a greased baking sheet, bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1278.23 Kcal (5352 kJ)
Calories from fat 1050.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 116.69g 180%
Cholesterol 136.96mg 46%
Sodium 1007.48mg 42%
Potassium 678.77mg 14%
Total Carbs 19.56g 7%
Sugars 2.14g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 3%
Protein 42.25g 85%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 86.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 332.76 Kcal (1393 kJ)
Calories from fat 273.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.38g 180%
Cholesterol 35.65mg 46%
Sodium 262.27mg 42%
Potassium 176.7mg 14%
Total Carbs 5.09g 7%
Sugars 0.56g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 3%
Protein 11g 85%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 22.5mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 35.1
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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