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Chicken Finger Basket Recipe

American · Main course · 40 min total

A fun and kid-friendly meal featuring crispy chicken tenders served in a basket made from tortillas, perfect for dipping.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast tenders
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 large flour tortillas
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Ranch dressing or ketchup for dipping

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine buttermilk and chicken tenders. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
4. Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
6. To form baskets, microwave tortillas for 15 seconds to soften. Press each tortilla into a heatproof bowl or ramekin to form a cup shape.
7. Bake tortilla baskets at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until crisp. Let cool slightly.
8. Place a tortilla basket on each plate, fill with chicken tenders, and serve with dipping sauce.

Tips

• For extra crispy chicken, double-dip in buttermilk and flour mixture.
• You can use an air fryer for the chicken: cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Serve with celery sticks and carrot sticks for a complete meal.

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