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Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe

Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe

Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers are crispy, juicy chicken strips coated in seasoned breading and fried until golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Deep frying pan or skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step 1: Marinate the chicken
  1. I start by placing the chicken tenderloins in a bowl. I pour in the buttermilk and make sure every piece is coated well. I let this rest for 10 minutes so the chicken stays juicy.
    Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe
Step 2: Prepare the coating
  1. In another bowl, I mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. I whisk everything until evenly combined.
    Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe
Step 3: Coat the chicken
  1. I take each chicken piece from the buttermilk and coat it well in the flour mixture. I gently press the coating so it sticks nicely.
    Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe
Step 4: Fry the chicken
  1. I heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, I fry the chicken fingers in batches for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
    Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe
Step 5: Drain and rest
  1. I remove the chicken and place it on a wire rack or paper towels. This keeps them crispy and removes excess oil.
    Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe

Notes

  • I love serving these chicken fingers hot with fries or coleslaw.
  • You can pair them with Zax Sauce, ranch, or honey mustard.