Copycat of Zaxby's Chicken Fingers

• low-fat buttermilk↗1⁄3 cup
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• freshly-ground pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• peanut oil2 quarts
• boneless skinless chicken breasts↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• unseasoned breadcrumbs↗1 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄3 cup
• egg, beaten↗1
• crushed corn flakes1 cup
• italian seasoning↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

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   1.Cut chicken breasts across into half-inch pieces.

2. 2

   2.Place the chicken and buttermilk into a shallow dish and cover.

3. 3

   3.Chill the chicken for at least fifteen minutes.

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   4.Pour the oil into a deep frying pan and heat to 375 degrees.

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   5.Combine the bread crumbs, cornflakes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl.

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   6.Beat the egg in another shallow bowl.

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   7.Place the flour in a shallow plate.

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   8.Cover the chicken fingers in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally cover them with the cornflake and bread crumb mixture.

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   9.Place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the Chicken Fingerz on a paper towel-lined plate.

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    10.Cool slightly to create a crispier coating.