Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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Soaking the chicken pieces in a mixture of buttermilk and hot sauce infuses the meat with a tangy and spicy flavor that’s totally addictive.

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Pot
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut intro 1-inch wide strips
  • 1 cup corn flour or masa harina
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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