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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Sauce

Crispy Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Sauce Made Easy

Recreate the crispy perfection of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Sauce at home with this easy recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins or boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or yogurt/milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or shallot powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper use freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or sea/kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional, adjust to taste
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter sauce
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • to taste Salt adjust for flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust for flavor

Equipment

  • deep frying pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
  4. Dip coated chicken back into buttermilk, then return to flour mixture for a double coat.
  5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry chicken fingers in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for dipping sauce.
  9. Serve chicken fingers hot with dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fry chicken in small batches to maintain oil temperature for crispy results.

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