BARBECUE BATTERED CHICKEN FINGERS

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. skinned and boned chicken breasts
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup honey smoke barbecue sauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Honey smoke barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Cut each chicken breast into 3x1” strips and set aside. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large shallow dish. Whisk together buttermilk, 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, and eggs in a bowl. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, and dredge again in flour mixture. Pour oil to a depth of 1-1/2” in a deep or cast iron skillet. Heat to 360 degrees, fry chicken in batches, 5-7 minutes or until golden. Drain on wire racks over paper towels.