Raising Cane's Famous Fried Chicken

A copycat recipe for the popular fast-food chain's signature fried chicken, featuring a crispy, golden-brown crust and juicy, tender chicken inside.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

45 min

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken tenderloins

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp cayenne pepper

2 cups buttermilk

2 whole eggs

4 cups vegetable oil

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1
In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Add chicken tenderloins and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
30 min
2
In a separate shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
3
Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to coat. Let coated chicken rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
4
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
5
Carefully place coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry in batches for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
6 min
6
Remove fried chicken from oil and place on a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Season immediately with a little extra salt if desired.
7
Serve hot with your favorite sides.

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