Raising Cane’s at Home

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch thick and 3–4 inches long (roughly tender-sized).
  2. 2Slice the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch thick and 3–4 inches long (roughly tender-sized).
  3. 3Slice the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch thick and 3–4 inches long (roughly tender-sized).
  4. 4In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, and chicken seasonings (1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper) until fully combined.
  5. 5In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, and chicken seasonings (1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper) until fully combined.
  6. 6In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, and chicken seasonings (1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper) until fully combined.
  7. 7Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for extra tender chicken.
  8. 8Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for extra tender chicken.
  9. 9Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for extra tender chicken.
  10. 10In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and flour mixture seasonings (2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper). Mix.
  11. 11In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and flour mixture seasonings (2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper). Mix.
  12. 12In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and flour mixture seasonings (2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper). Mix.
  13. 13Add neutral oil to a large pot or deep skillet until it is about 2–3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F / 175°C.
  14. 14Add neutral oil to a large pot or deep skillet until it is about 2–3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F / 175°C.
  15. 15Add neutral oil to a large pot or deep skillet until it is about 2–3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F / 175°C.
  16. 16Drizzle a little buttermilk marinade into the flour mixture and stir to create flaky, crispy bits.
  17. 17Drizzle a little buttermilk marinade into the flour mixture and stir to create flaky, crispy bits.
  18. 18Drizzle a little buttermilk marinade into the flour mixture and stir to create flaky, crispy bits.
  19. 19Shake excess marinade off the chicken, then coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  20. 20Shake excess marinade off the chicken, then coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  21. 21Shake excess marinade off the chicken, then coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  22. 22Shake off any extra flour and gently place into the hot oil.
  23. 23Shake off any extra flour and gently place into the hot oil.
  24. 24Shake off any extra flour and gently place into the hot oil.
  25. 25Don’t touch them for the first 1–2 mins. Fry for 7–10 mins, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  26. 26Don’t touch them for the first 1–2 mins. Fry for 7–10 mins, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  27. 27Don’t touch them for the first 1–2 mins. Fry for 7–10 mins, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  28. 28Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined rack to drain.
  29. 29Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined rack to drain.
  30. 30Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined rack to drain.
  31. 31In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients (1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp seasoning salt) then refrigerate.
  32. 32In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients (1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp seasoning salt) then refrigerate.
  33. 33In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients (1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp seasoning salt) then refrigerate.
  34. 34Serve the chicken with a side of sauce, Texas toast & crinkle fries. Enjoy!
  35. 35Serve the chicken with a side of sauce, Texas toast & crinkle fries. Enjoy!
  36. 36Serve the chicken with a side of sauce, Texas toast & crinkle fries. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips (or use tenderloins)
  • 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips (or use tenderloins)
  • 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips (or use tenderloins)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 0.33 cup pickle juice
  • 0.33 cup pickle juice
  • 0.33 cup pickle juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt

Equipment

bowlwhisklarge potdeep skilletpaper towel-lined rack

Tips

  • Refrigerate chicken in buttermilk mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight for extra tender chicken.
  • Keep the oil around 350°F / 175°C to ensure crispy chicken without burning the coating.
  • Drizzle a little buttermilk marinade into the flour mixture and stir to create flaky, crispy bits.
  • Do not touch the chicken for the first 1-2 minutes of frying to get a perfect crust.