Ingredients

⅓cuplow-fat buttermilk

¼tspsalt

¼tspfreshly-ground pepper

8cupspeanut oil

1½lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless

1cupunseasoned breadcrumbs

⅓cupall-purpose flour

1egg,beaten

1cupcorn flakes,crushed

½tspItalian seasoning

Preparation

Cut chicken breasts across into ½-inch pieces.

Place the chicken and buttermilk into a shallow dish and cover.

Chill the chicken for at least 15 minutes.

Pour the oil into a deep frying pan and heat to 375 degrees F.

Combine the bread crumbs, cornflakes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl.

Beat the egg in another shallow bowl.

Place the flour in a shallow plate.

Cover the chicken fingers in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally cover them with the cornflake and bread crumb mixture.

Place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the chicken fingers on a paper towel-lined plate.

Cool slightly to create a crispier coating.

Serve and enjoy.