Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers Recipe : Copycat
This recipe calls for a few simple pantry staples, as well as a few special ingredients that help to replicate the signature flavor of Zaxby’s chicken fingers. Trust us, it’s worth it to track down these ingredients – they really make a difference in the final product.So, without further delay, let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Zax Sauce see recipe below
Zax Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
For serving:
- Lettuce chopped
- Tomatoes diced
- Pickles sliced
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Use the knife and cut the chicken breasts into 1-2 inch strips. Put the Chicken strips into a large bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Marinate this at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet or deep fryer with enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of at least 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk and coat them in the flour mixture.
- Carefully place the coated chicken strips into the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the Zax Sauce.
- Serve the chicken fingers with the Zax Sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!