Print

Copycat Zaxby Chicken Fingers Crispy Irresistible Way Better Than Takeout

COPYCAT ZAXBY CHICKEN FINGERS recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Enjoy Copycat Zaxby Chicken Fingers for an easy dinner that’s perfect for weeknight or family dinners. These crispy chicken fingers come with a perfectly seasoned breading and a flavorful Zaxby sauce recipe to dip in.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 lb 500 gr chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup cornflakes crushed
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Warm up your oven to 350°F 180ºC.
  2. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and pour buttermilk over it, letting it soak for 15 minutes.
  3. Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Mix together bread crumbs, cornflakes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a separate bowl and spread flour on a flat plate.
  5. First, dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the cornflake and bread crumb mixture to cover completely.
  6. Lay the coated chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

Nutrition