"These zesty chicken fingers get their flavor from a tangy buttermilk marinade and a breading spiked with smoked paprika. Be sure to plan ahead?these chicken pieces taste best when marinated for 24 hours before they?re cooked...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 cups buttermilk
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3 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 small Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
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2 medium jalapenos, sliced
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon Tabasco pepper sauce
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2x4-inch strips
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated garlic
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2 tablespoons onion powder
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 teaspoons ground sage
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
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Canola oil, for frying
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Homemade or store bought ranch dressing, for serving