Name: Zaxby's Chicken Finger Plate (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Paprika; 2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 cup Cornstarch; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Honey; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1.5 lbs Frozen french fries; 1/2 cup Coleslaw (store-bought)

Recipe tier

A simplified, home-style version of Zaxby's famous chicken finger plate, focusing on readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 9

Ingredients 18

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
Breading
2 cups 240 g All-purpose flour
1 cup 120 g Cornstarch
1 tsp 5 mL Baking powder
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Sauce
cup 120 mL Mayonnaise
2 tbsp 30 mL Ketchup
1 tbsp 15 mL Honey
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
Sides
1.5 lbs 680 g Frozen french fries
cup 120 mL Coleslaw (store-bought)

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cut chicken breasts into finger-sized strips.
Season the Chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a bowl, combine all Breading ingredients.
Dredge chicken strips in the breading mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry chicken strips for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
While chicken is frying, prepare french fries according to package directions.
In a small bowl, whisk together all Sauce ingredients.
Serve chicken fingers with french fries, coleslaw, and dipping sauce.