Buttermilk-Dipped Crunchy Chicken Fingers Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Buttermilk-Dipped Crunchy Chicken Fingers Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Buttermilk-Dipped Crunchy Chicken Fingers Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
These delicious homemade chicken fingers are perfect for a kid-friendly and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken tenders or 4 boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts, trimmed, cut into thick fingers
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups panko
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Combine flour, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large shallow bowl; mix well. In a separate dish, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Place panko in a third bowl.
  2. Fill a large pot with a 2-inch-deep layer of vegetable oil. Clip a deep-fry or candy thermometer to side of pot (be sure it doesn't touch the bottom). Set over medium-high heat until oil temperature reaches 350 °F.
  3. Working with a few at a time, roll chicken pieces in flour mixture until thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess, then dip in buttermilk mixture. Shake off excess and transfer to dish with crumbs. Turn until completely coated. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Working in batches, cook chicken pieces, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through (cut into 1 to make sure), about 5 minutes, turning once or twice. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining chicken, bringing oil temperature back to 350 ºF between batches. Serve hot.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Buttermilk-Dipped Crunchy Chicken Fingers Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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