Chipotle And Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins, trimmed of tendons
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup frank's red hot sauce
• 3/4 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2-1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large, heavy pot, heat oil to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
• 3 in a separate shallow dish, combine self-rising flour, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper. stir to combine.
• 4 dip chicken in buttermilk mixture allowing excess to drip off and then dredge in flour mixture.
• 5 drop 4-5 pieces of chicken into the pan at a time. cook until a light golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. drain on paper towel and serve immediately.