Description
Recreate the iconic flavor of Raising Cane’s chicken fingers at home with this copycat recipe. Enjoy perfectly crispy, tender chicken paired with a signature sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Chicken Breast, cut into strips
- 240ml Buttermilk (or Milk + Egg)
- 120g All-Purpose Flour
- 60g Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2L Vegetable Oil
- 120ml Mayonnaise
- 60ml Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Sugar
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon Wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken strips dry.
- Marinate Chicken: Soak chicken in buttermilk for 15+ minutes.
- Make Coating: Combine flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour mixture, rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry Chicken: Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Drain & Season: Drain on a rack, sprinkle with salt.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together sauce ingredients, chill for 10 minutes.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange fingers, add sauce, garnish.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy while hot and crispy.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double-dredging the chicken or chilling the coated chicken before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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