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Copycat Raising Canes Chicken Fingers

Craving crispy, juicy chicken fingers? This Copycat Raising Canes Chicken Fingers recipe brings the restaurant flavor right to your kitchen!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cooking tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Marinate the Chicken - Cut chicken breasts into strips, place in a bowl with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Dipping Sauce - In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Set Up Your Breading Station - In three bowls, beat eggs, combine flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and white pepper, and place breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
  4. Step 4: Coat the Chicken - Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Step 5: Heat the Oil - Heat vegetable oil in a pan until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  6. Step 6: Fry the Chicken Fingers - Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, using a thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. Step 7: Serve and Enjoy - Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
  • For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
  • Store leftover dipping sauce in the fridge for up to a week.