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    08/11/2021

    Crispy Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers with Cane’s Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

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    If you’ve never had the Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, you’ve been truly missing out! These crispy fingers are made with juicy chicken breast and served with the famous Cane’s sauce. Those who are in the know will tell you that these chicken fingers are better than anything found at competitors like KFC and Chik-Fil-A. They’re THAT good!

    made with juicy chicken breast and served with the famous Cane’s sauce. Those who are in the know will tell you that these chicken fingers are better than anything found at competitors like KFC and Chik-Fil-A. They’re THAT good!

    Raising Cane’s is a fast food chain founded in Louisiana with 570 locations across the country. Though their menu is limited to chicken fingers, many argue that these are the best ones money can buy. If Raising Cane’s isn’t open in your state, here’s how you can recreate these chicken fingers at home.

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    What’s So Good About Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers?
    Ingredients You’ll Need
    How to Make Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at Home
    Pro Tips for the Best Tender and Juicy Chicken Fingers
    How to Make Cane’s Sauce for Dipping?
    How to Correctly Cut Chicken for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers?
    What’s the Best Oil for Deep Frying?
    What to Serve with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers?
    Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Recipe

    What’s So Good About Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers?

    Raising Cane’s mission is to create the very best chicken fingers using fresh, high-quality ingredients. They use only 100% premium chicken tenderloins and there are no fillers or processed ingredients. Best of all, these fingers are never frozen, so you can be sure to get fresh, juicy and tender chicken every time.

    made with juicy chicken breast and served with the famous Cane’s sauce. Those who are in the know will tell you that these chicken fingers are better than anything found at competitors like KFC and Chik-Fil-A. They’re THAT good!

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
    • Milk
    • Lemon Juice
    • Sugar
    • Cornstarch
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Panko Breadcrumbs (Panko and regular breadcrumbs)
    • All-purpose Flour
    • Onion Powder
    • Vegetable Oil

    How to Make Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at Home

    made with juicy chicken breast and served with the famous Cane’s sauce. Those who are in the know will tell you that these chicken fingers are better than anything found at competitors like KFC and Chik-Fil-A. They’re THAT good!
    • Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips against the grain. Place the strips into a zip-top bag and set aside.
    • Make the Marinade by whisking together milk, lemon juice, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Then add cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    • Pour the marinade into the zip-top bag and gently shake until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
    • Add oil to a large pot or deep fryer and heat to 350˚F.
    • In the meantime, combine Panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs, flour, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
    • Remove chicken strips from the bag a few at a time. Add them to the breadcrumb mixture and coat them thoroughly.
    • Once the oil is ready, carefully add a few chicken strips into the pot, and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

    Pro Tips for the Best Tender and Juicy Chicken Fingers

    • Marinate the chicken tenders before frying: Taking the time to marinate your chicken will result in juicier and more tender fingers. Marinating prevents meat from drying out or becoming chewy when fried.
    • Use vegetable oil such as canola oil for deep-frying: Using oil with a high smoke point is best for deep frying chicken. We recommend using vegetable or canola oil.
    • Make sure to keep the oil temperature between 300-350˚F: Be sure to keep the temperature of the oil between 300 and 350˚F. If the oil is too hot, the chicken will burn and if it’s not hot enough, your fingers won’t be crispy.
    • Don’t overcrowd the pot: To allow all your chicken fingers to cook properly, avoid overcrowding your pot. Cook a few pieces at a time for best results.
    • Drain the chicken fingers briefly on paper towels after frying: To prevent your chicken fingers from being too greasy, be sure to drain them on a paper towel after removing from the pot.
    made with juicy chicken breast and served with the famous Cane’s sauce. Those who are in the know will tell you that these chicken fingers are better than anything found at competitors like KFC and Chik-Fil-A. They’re THAT good!

    How to Make Cane’s Sauce for Dipping?

    Some say the dipping sauce is the best part of the Raising Cane’s experience. They claim it’s a secret recipe, but we’ve got it figured out. You can recreate this tangy, creamy sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, then stirring in garlic powder, ground black pepper and salt. Simple, yet satisfying!

    How to Correctly Cut Chicken for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers?

    The best way to cut the meat when making chicken fingers is to slice against the grain. Look at the meat and you’ll notice faint lines across the surface. You’ll want to cut perpendicular to these lines. This small step has a huge impact in how tender your chicken will be.

    What’s the Best Oil for Deep Frying?

    Vegetable oil is an affordable all-purpose oil that’s great for deep frying. Due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point, it pairs best with most meats. Canola oil is another excellent option.

    What to Serve with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers?

    Be sure to whip up a batch of Cane’s sauce for dipping your chicken fingers. Raising Cane’s fingers are usually served in box combos with crinkle-cut fries and cole slaw. The combos also famously include Texas toast – warm, buttery toast seasoned with garlic. You can recreate all of these sides at home to have the full Cane’s experience.

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    If you’ve never had the Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, you’ve been truly missing out! These crispy fingers are made with juicy chicken breast and served with the famous Cane’s sauce.

    Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Recipe

    If you’ve never had the Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, you’ve been truly missing out! These crispy fingers are made with juicy chicken breast and served with the famous Cane’s sauce.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Izzy

    Ingredients 

    For the Chicken Fingers

    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips

    For the Marinade

    • 1 cup milk
    • 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    For the Crispy Coating

    • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 regular breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • canola oil for frying

    Instructions 

    • Cut chicken fingers: Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips against the grain. Place the strips into a zip-top bag and set aside.
    • Make the Marinade: Whisk together milk, lemon juice, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    • Marinate the chicken: Pour the marinade into the zip-top bag and gently shake until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. (No more than 1 hour.)
    • Heat the oil: Add about 2-inches of oil to a large pot (or a deep fryer) and heat to 350˚F.
    • Make the coating: In the meantime, combine Panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs, flour, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
    • Coat the chicken: Remove chicken strips from the bag a few at a time. Add them to the breadcrumb mixture and coat them thoroughly. I recommend pressing the coating lightly onto the chicken with your hands. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
    • Fry the chicken fingers: Once the oil is ready, carefully add the chicken strips into the pot, and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side. Don’t over-crowd the pot. Remove the fried chicken fingers from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat until all the chicken is cooked. Serve hot with Cane’s sauce.

    Equipment

    Mixing Bowl
    Deep Fryer
    Deep Fry Thermometer
    Slotted Spoon

    Notes

    • Taking the time to marinate your chicken will result in juicier and more tender fingers. Marinating prevents the meat from drying out or becoming chewy when fried.
    • Using oil with a high smoke point is best for deep frying chicken. We recommend using vegetable or canola oil.
    • Be sure to keep the temperature of the oil between 300 and 350˚F. If the oil is too hot, the chicken will burn and if it’s not hot enough, your fingers won’t be crispy.
    • To allow all your chicken fingers to cook properly, avoid overcrowding your pot. Cook a few pieces at a time for best results.
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
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    Filed Under: Dinner, Holiday, Recipes Tagged With: breadcrumbs, chicken, cornstarch, flour, lemon juice, milk, onion powder, pepper, salt, sugar, vegetable oil

    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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    1. Chaz says

      February 11, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      I WANT TO TRY MAKING DUPLICATING THESE TENDERS.I HEARD THEIR TENDERS ARE AWESOME

      DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HOW MANY OUNCES IN EACH TENDER RAISING CANES USES ?

      AND PANKO BREAD CRUMBS WAS A SURPRISE ?

      WHY CUT AGAINST THE GRAIN ? THOUGHT CUTS WERE TOP TO BUTTOM ?

      THANK YOU

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