CHIPOTLE AND BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS

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These spicy and crispy tenders are delectable as a one-meal dish served over a bed of salad greens. Otherwise, make a dipping sauce. There's more sauces on food.com than you can stand.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

vegetable oil (for frying)
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins, trimmed of tendons
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup Frank's red hot sauce
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2-1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

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.

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