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Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers

Name: Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: chicken breast, cut into finger-sized strips; buttermilk; fresh lime juice; lime zest; fresh cilantro, finely chopped; garlic, minced; salt; black pepper; paprika; garlic powder; onion powder; all-purpose flour; cornstarch; butter; honey; mayonnaise

45 min 4 servings Medium Mexican

Fit Score

Off your goals

The recipe exceeds your preferred cooking time.

Time

Total time exceeds 30 minutes.

Calories

Calories are moderate but may be high for some diets.

Protein

Good protein content from chicken.

Diet

Contains allergens like dairy and gluten.

Cookable Score

Cookable

The recipe is clear but requires some time for marination and frying.

Ingredient clarity

Ingredients are specific and well-defined.

Step clarity

Steps are clear but may require some cooking experience.

Technique

Frying requires attention to temperature and timing.

Equipment

Requires frying equipment, which may not be available to all.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

—chicken breast (cut into finger-sized strips)
—buttermilk
—fresh lime juice
—lime zest
—fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
—garlic (minced)
—salt
—black pepper
—paprika
—garlic powder
—onion powder
—all-purpose flour
—cornstarch
—butter
—honey
—mayonnaise

How to make it

Combine chicken with marinade ingredients.
In a large bowl, mix the chicken with all the marinade ingredients to ensure each piece is well coated.
Refrigerate the marinated chicken.
Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
Prepare the coating mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Dredge the chicken in the coating mixture.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
Heat the oil.
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C) for frying the chicken.
Fry the chicken.
Fry the chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the glaze.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add garlic and cook until fragrant before stirring in the remaining glaze ingredients.
Coat the fried chicken with the glaze.
Transfer the hot fried chicken to a bowl, pour the warm glaze over, and toss gently until evenly coated.
Prepare the aioli.
Whisk together the aioli ingredients until smooth and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Estimated per serving

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450Calories

30gProtein

40gCarbs

20gFat

1g fiber 5g sugar 800mg sodium 0g saturated fat

Nutrition is estimated from ingredient amounts and may vary with brands and substitutions. In the app, values update automatically when you adapt the recipe or scale servings.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers?

Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers has about 450 calories per serving, with 30g protein, 40g carbs, and 20g fat. Values are estimates from the ingredient amounts and update in the Reci AI app when you adapt the recipe or change servings.

How long does Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers take to make?

Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers takes about 45 min in total — 30 min prep and 15 min cook, and makes 4 servings.

Is Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers high in protein?

Yes — Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers has about 30g of protein per serving, which makes it a solid high-protein option. In the Reci AI app you can tap once to push the protein even higher.

What ingredients do I need for Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Fingers?

Key ingredients include chicken breast, buttermilk, fresh lime juice, lime zest, fresh cilantro, garlic, and a few more. The full measured list, smart grocery list, and substitutions are in the recipe above and in the Reci AI app.

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