Tammy's Best Chicken Finger Recipe - Good Southern Cooking

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[@judidunham5037]

Out of buttermilk? 1 cup whole milk & 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar. Let stand 5 minutes. Voila! Buttermilk. You’re welcome. 😁

[@SomeBuddy777]

Oh my gosh girl, if I was as successful in the kitchen and could do like you, AND eat it, too, I'd be as big as a frigerator, and proud of it!

[@LiLaCnSpRiNg]

I can’t get my chores completed because I’ve just gotta watch your cooking videos! 🥰💖💕💝♥️

[@pharmgirl1955]

Seems like the past year, every time we eat out I think to myself I can cook better than that. I think it might be an old people thing. Also, we have a new chicken place about 10 mile away and all they serve are french fries and chicken fingers. Do you know they want a dollar for one finger. We only go there a couple times a year. Merry Christmas Tammy and Chris. Thank you for your cooking channel.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Yes it is getting so expensive to eat out!

[@fellaguy7752]

So simple but so delicious. Been looking for a good fingers batter recipe had been experimenting but this one looks like what I was shooting for. I know, I know, ended the sentence with a preposition. (chuckle)

[@merryannconte4754]

I just made your chicken fingers, fried potatoes, and dippin sauce for my very picky sons! I moved away from my Louisiana home when I got married in my 20s (long time ago!) No one taught me how to cook. I always try to make delicious food for my boys but they are hardly ever impressed. But when I put the fried chicken, potatoes and tht awesome sauce on the table, my youngest son exclaimed, “Mom, this is the best meal you’ve ever made in your life!” Everyone agreed! I cried. Thank you for teaching me how to cook!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I love stories like this. So glad you were able to make that happen!

[@EasyTBear]

If you oil the measuring spoon first, the honey will pour out more easily and completely.

[@mariaconklin3850]

Ms. Tammy, here’s a trick for you. To test if your oil is hot enough for frying put a wooden spoon or wooden chopstick (must be wooden) in the oil and if there are bubbles forming around the wooden spoon, then you oil is hot enough to start frying. I learned this from another cooking channel. It beats having to stick food I. Your pain too soon. Try it, see if it works for you. I do it every time I fry. Chicken tenders look delicious, so does the dipping sauce. ❤️❤️

[@user-cg7ss2xl6c]

I'ma do these again tmrw. They were such a hit and my family has been asking for a while for more homemade chicken fingers and honey mustard home made. Lol. My son in law loves them and I like when he brags to his family about my cooking. 🤣🤣

[@dorarobles6604]

You always surprise me with new recipes and I love them because they do remind me of being young and at home while in school. You are so talented and so smart for all you do for us. God bless you

[@evondiamond3676]

Chick-fil-A are Franchised. They often do things differently depending on the owner. One of the stores here still serve 4 large pieces. This store has 3 lanes for drive through. All computer orders and have a multitude of things for the Christmas season including a live manager. Different Churches sing carols at night . I don’t eat fried foods of any kind. Tonight I would have had to break doctors orders for your chicken fingers and that honey mustard sauce ummmm good ! Be Blessed.

[@jackieoneal4806]

What about air frying, can you have that,?

[@GolDreadLocks]

Hi again Tammy! I was surprised that you didn't make your own 'in a pinch buttermilk', it works perfectly fine!(approx 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice ) and you are right, bone in isn't the same somehow, so I remove them and, voila! perfect! thank you for another yummy recipe!

[@claudiajames891]

I continue to learn all I need to know about like my dear grandma's cooking! She taught me a lot when I was young. I need a refresher course! Especially useful will be buying your "stuff" to make cooking successful & FUN!🙂🙂

[@charleswilson4598]

A small point but when I use a spoon to measure out honey I spray it with cooking oil spray first and then the honey slides out easily without much sticking to the spoon.

[@sandywilkerson8525]

I’m going to try your recipe. The mustard sauce is a must try! Thank you Tammy & Chris!

[@TressasSouthernHomeCooking]

Love it Tammy!! You gave the best tips for frying that is for sure. Hope you have a great day! It is so much fun watching you cook!-----Tressa Daigle

[@candyg5818]

I've ordered your first cookbook and three of each of several of the cooking utensils (one for me, one for my daughter, and one for my daughter in law, off of your site (via Amazon). Thank you for all you are doing! God Bless You!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Thank you Candy!

[@candyg5818]

Hey Tammy! This is my FIRST time watching live! At least it says it's live... lol! I just wanted to say how VERY much I love watching you cook! I also love your devotionals.

[@aliciadavidson5005]

Love the tip with the sippy cup lid! Genius!

[@MiaCulpa]

How long does that honey mustard last in the fridge? I know my kiddo would love to have it on hand...And making it yourself would be so much cheaper than buying the premade stuff!! I'm really looking at one of those air fryers too...until recently I was able to say 'nobody really needs one of those things!" but the more I see of them the more I'm leaning on 'well, I can see how that could come in handy" lol...I'll probably be talked into wanting one myself by Mother's Day..lol...

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I would think a couple of weeks, it would last as long as sour cream!

[@LandNfan]

Love your recipes! And seeing your fur babies roaming around the kitchen makes it just like home. ❤️

[@0331smsims]

I love how organized and super clean you keep your kitchen that makes it so much easier to cook. Some of these cooking videos that people be posting they don't even take the time to clean so it's nice that you do😍😄

[@barywilliams3653]

I agree. I went to Chic-fil-a last month and paid 9.79!!! for a 12 piece. Like you I cook chicken all the time and I get a boat load even with only 2 breasts. But I love their "Polynesian sauce." Come to find out it is actually Marzetti's honey french salad dressing in the cold section. Exactly the same. Thank you for sharing !

[@dano1956]

I wish I had them tonight, it is 9 pm. I am too old to eat this late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dano1956]

Monday nights dinner, God Bless you and your family!!!!

[@leongossett4060]

You absolutely make the best food an this planet,love you and Chris both. Thanks so much for all the labor you put yourself thru for your viewers.

[@Sherriedc]

Can’t wait to try this recipe. I ordered the measuring cup scoops...will be here tomorrow. NowI need to order your cookbooks.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Thanks for the support Sherrie!

[@marvinabigby5509]

@@CollardValleyCooks you have so many neat and useful things.

[@ktspirit1]

If you don't have buttermilk, add a tablespoon of vinegar to a scant cup of milk and mix until it starts to clabber a bit. I love these videos. I'm an old school cook, too. I'm subscribing to this now, after watching a few of your videos. I can make brown sugar out of white sugar and molasses, too, if you want to know how. I only use these methods when I forget to buy the staples, lol.

[@tfarr80]

Thank you again TAMMY!! I’ve had this meal today for lunch and supper!! Yummy!!!! And the homemade honey mustard sauce..... 😱 😱 So good!! So SO SO GOOD!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Glad you got to enjoy it!

[@pennyg1966]

Right now I'm cooking up some pork neckbones with some chicken broth, 1 chopped up onion, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1tsp celery salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Added some water as it cooks and evaporates. Gonna let these cook with some green lima beans. Then, ill cook up some rice and biscuits. That'll be lunch.

[@katylou1801]

I have been binge watching your channel. My husband finally told me that I had to turn that iPad around and let him see this lady I keep talking about. 😊

[@lhorne4808]

I have wondered what was missing when I made chicken fingers and it might just be the paprika! I might add some cayenne to the flour mix to give it more of a kick. I'll have to skip the mustard sauce, though. Just not something I enjoy at all.

[@ladybugsarah6671]

I just made them..they are delish! Honey mustard was awesome with them just like you said. 😋👍 yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Glad you liked it!

[@cindyfrench3451]

Peanut oil is a very good oil to fry in. It has a very high smoke point. Avocado oil is the only one higher I believe.

[@kerryschotten6551]

That looks so yummy! I’m going to definitely try this recipe with my husband! He loves to cook too!!!

[@BK-vh3do]

when I have potatoes or peel too many I just cut them up and put them in a bowl of water and they are nice & crisp for the next time.

[@donnasmith5697]

Everything looks yummy! I’m so glad I have both cookbooks!!

[@loridennis2989]

The doggies are waitin' for that chicken!

[@datamaker1]

Well I fixed this chicken night before last, husband loved it, we had some leftover and I made chicken and rice tonight. Not much left. Possibly lunch tomorrow, for myself. Yummy.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Good stuff!

[@barbaragreen276]

Tammy you are an excellent cook and I love watching you everything always looks so cook and simple. I used to cook a lot when I was married. But I am 70 and still cooking. Love you a nd

[@barbaragreen276]

Love you and your husband

[@brockbiller805]

Loved this video too. If you add powered milk to your fingers they would taste very much like Chick-fil-A. I can taste it a lot when I have them.

[@emmerphone]

I love this recipe! I’ve been making the honey mustard dip too but it always tends to get liquidy after a day or two in the refrigerator. Any suggestions on how the dip should be stored?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

No that is what I do too your fridge may not get as cold as ours because I have not noticed that

[@emmerphone]

@@CollardValleyCooks ahh i see. my mayo and sour cream stays in tact in the fridge alone, but maybe together they need a colder temperature. thanks for the reply! :)

[@sheliemartin6690]

We ate out twice this month and for January we are going for 0 times. :) Hope we can do it.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I wish we could do that!

[@beverlypeterson291]

Yummmy!!! Looks perfect! Well, almost, I put smoked paprika in the honey mustard and on the chicken fingers! Love this!!!

[@kimdewbre8859]

Just when I thought I had seen all of your videos......this one appears!!! I love it!!!

[@leongossett4060]

Love your honey mustard recipe.

[@markhammond1771]

You cook like I was taught. Some of your recipes are the same that I do. the food looks so good.

[@Zombie-adventures]

Hi Tammy! I just bought your first cookbook and can’t wait until it arrives. I seem to burn everything and hope your tips and recipes will help me! Darla

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Thanks Darla!

[@kathygermack1990]

I've been bin watching you alllll day!!!! So happy I found you!!! Xo

[@donnabrown1679]

Yes those fingers look great but so do the fries and not greasy either, mighty good , thank y’all !

[@dorarobles6604]

I love the chicken finger recipe .I don't have a fryer yet but you enthused me to buy one. Thank you for your recipe

[@grandcatsmama3421]

I just bought Martha White's Buttermilk cornbread in a five pound bag to make cornbread. I bought Jiffy mix to make corn pancakes, because I didn't want to use the big bag for anything but cornbread.

[@DM-ky8sn]

I’m always setting my timer when I’m cooking bc I have two small children and it’s so easy to over cook something

[@glendahawkins9480]

OH MY GOSH, TAMMY! It all looks SOOOO GOOD! LOVE my Collard Valley Cooks recipe books. Making your Coconut Cream Pie tomorrow!

[@Caninecancersucksrocks]

Loved watching this one (well, I loved watching all of your videos, lol), because you were doing what I call real time cookin’. Grab as you go, and go hard! 😉 This is usually my method of cooking, especially when I have hungry mouths waiting. These days it’s usually just the hubby and I, but occasionally there’s the kids and grandbabies & that’s when my old butt has to boogie! 😂🤣😂 Can’t wait to try this one. Haven’t made chicken fingers in a little bit, always a fav, especially in winter (we’re in a deep freeze up here in Alberta, Canada right now!). Just one question...I usually do all my frying in crisco. Do you find the peanut oil really adds to it?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

We really like the peanut oil, I save the crisco for okra or squash!

[@Caninecancersucksrocks]

Collard Valley Cooks - excellent!! I’ll pick some up, making this tonight 😉 Thanks for getting back to me ❤️

[@brandyevans7038]

Hey! I live in Heard county and my kids go to Heard county schools. They went to the Benz too. I also used to live on McClung rd. In Hiram when my kids were tiny. I watch your videos all the time.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

We could have seen each other!

[@brandyevans7038]

Probably have. My aunt lived there for most of my life before she moved to north Ga. Mary Eakin

[@eleanorstittiams277]

@@CollardValleyCooks please email me at [e-mail] I'd like to purchase your cookbook Tammy. Thanks Eleanor Stittiams [e-mail]

[@melbabygregory4979]

Hey Tammy.. Ive noticed when buying chicken tenderloins that they have some white veiny things..I didnt make chicken tenders with them. I bought the wrong chicken that day so I thought I needed to cut that out..did your tenders have that and was it ok for chicken fingers? Please let me know as soon as you can. Thanks.I know this is old video.LOVE from Lawrenceville.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I can't see the video nut they do have a tendon that runs through them. It is okay to leave in but some people cut them out.

[@monicamoore111]

We made the chicken fingers and the honey mustard dressing this weekend and we all loved it. Thanks for the recipe.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Wonderful!

[@rosemarquinez1355]

I struggle with oil frying. I made tenders and they was greasy. I used canola oil and it got hot with the 1st two tenders. I did the sizzle & float, then the oil got hot, I turned it down. Tasted fine just greasy. What do I do? I have an electric flat top range.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

You probably turned it down too much

[@nmfd72]

Hi Tammy, I'm new to your wonderful video's and know you were somewhat pressed for time here, but wouldn't it be better after flouring those strips waiting to be fried to place them on a paper towel or clean dish rather than put them back in that wet package the chicken was in?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

No that doesn't hurt them because I am going to cook them

[@unipeg4]

Those chicken fingers were so good lookin, I ran to the store for chicken fingers to make them right away!

[@suecastillo4056]

You’ve just become part of my daily routine!!! YUMMY!!! Love your show!😘💁‍♀️♥️‼️. Sending you love and sea otters from Santa Barbara, California🦦🦦🦦🦦🦦🦦♥️♥️💁‍♀️‼️

[@marshamercer876]

My grandson will only eat McDonald's chicken tenders. So I sent her this recipe of yours.

[@ladybyrd6297]

I just had 2 drop a word 💖 I love the way u multitask Sister!!! You got it going on💯 getting ready 2 prepare your chicken tenders thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Hope you enjoy!

[@ladybyrd6297]

They were really good!!!!

[@thinkingofothers353]

~~~~ O''my that look so good, thank you.

[@judyyork4584]

Why is it best to get your skillet hot before putting the oil in?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I think it gets more evenly heated faster if you do it before adding the oil

[@THEWIELDBOYS8700]

Looks really good. But why don't you rinse the chicken?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

It is going in hot oil and water will not clean it . It will be okay to eat. I never rinse it unless I see something or feel something on it.

[@seedsoffaith1237]

I saw something about not rinsing raw chicken I need to look it up again

[@shellybower8883]

I'm in heaven ya'll. Love fried chicken 🍗

[@mrsandmom5947]

Tammi what do you do with your peanut oil after you cook. Do you save and reuse or throw out.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

If we use a lot of it we strain it and reuse it only for chicken.

[@elizabethshaw734]

try some high-quality dried dill in your honey mustard sauce It is a game-changer! Separated out from the kids if you must. It is a Swedish sauce with the dill and it is more than delicious. You will need quite a bit but a good dried green still minty smelling Dill.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

That sounds good, I may put some in the sauce I have left to try it!

[@eugenelary9208]

I have to come it again I really really really love you show it's excellent

[@juanitalemmons4435]

Hi Tammy I made your recipe for chicken fingers tonight and boy were they delicious💖

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Wonderful!

[@jennifersmith5188]

So I should add eggs to the recipe? I printed the recipe but I am not seeing eggs with the buttermilk. Love your show! Everything I have made has been awesome!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

No I do not use eggs with buttermilk normally

[@debrapollard2044]

What about putting baking soda in plain milk to use in place of butter milk

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I have never heard of that but you could try it

[@shewhokills]

You do know you can make buttermilk if you have vinegar or lemon juice.

[@deborahwilliams-rowley4281]

Good Afternoon Tammy and Chris I hope your feeling a little better today Tammy and you taught me something today I thought honey mustard sauce was just H. and M.

[@seedsoffaith1237]

You have the best tips I just love y'all

[@janemartin229]

That looks good! Where are your girls? You don't have to call the dogs to supper--they're hoping you drop some for them.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

LOL you are right, we have to call in the girls but not the dogs!

[@marshajordan862]

Greetings. Just watchef your video you did a year ago. You made chicken tenders for your daughter birthday. Both look delicious. Thanks for the recipe for the honey mustard dressing. Blessings.

[@debragreen9778]

I love my airfryer. It does have 4 stainless steel racks. I think I would like the basket as well.

[@caropapa]

Hi i love to double dip my chicken tenders, i always flour first before egg dip that way i find the coating stays on, tenders would be my go too chicken favorite. with coleslaw and cheesy mash spuds.

[@kellyberes7835]

How come you didn’t make your own buttermilk if you were out ..that’s what I do. Just wondering do you think it totally not the same? Cause I’m not sure ..o and by the way I’m a new subscriber well not really cause I finally got married to my love of 24 years we have two children. I’ve been waiting and finally we are married..I do love your cooking!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

We do that sometimes. It is not exactly the same but is works fine!

[@kellyberes7835]

Collard Valley Cooks oh I thought the same thing but again love watching and learning from you

[@lindawillis1102]

Hello, so glad I found you on here...love your style of cooking! I also have the XL Power Fryer, but never used it but I will now!

[@t.c.5456]

Thanks for explaining a good way to test the oil temperature

[@teresafortenberry4856]

I just love all your kitchen gadgets n utensils.i love to cook like you.

[@catherineharris27]

Love 💘 chicken 🐔 fingers!! Im always wanting to try new recipes with cf!

[@pegbellnier5054]

Geez I just subscribed to your channel. I'm from Georgia to and love your cooking.

[@donnarichey144]

What is the name of the air fryer you are using? I have a power xl and it tells you to cook the fries in water first . If I make breaded pork chopsm they are so good, but smoke out the house and my beagle hides in the bathroom. I would make a sauce with mayo fage yogurt and cream white horseradish sauce and a little hot red pepper and a dab of ketchup

[@CollardValleyCooks]

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[@lindajones8895]

Got to try them. From one Georgia girl to another. Thank you for sharing. I'm originally from Macon. Happy New Year

[@CollardValleyCooks]

My daughter is going to school down in Macon

[@barbaragardner1475]

Love these. I’m going to have to get your cookbook❤️

[@janicemoon7857]

the chicken looks soooo yummy Tammy , question ? How many lil dogs do you have , they are so cute

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Thanks Janice...three dogs all poodle mixes!

[@nitajaurez9442]

Just to let you know it’s hard to hear you this show was frying chicken tenders, the frying was real loud, Chris couldn’t hear and you were better but still low. Like your show post about the air fryers, I’m checking on them now

[@lcd3782]

I made it last night. It was a big hit!!! No left overs. 😊

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Great job!

[@rollback77]

We use Blue Plate Mayonnaise too!

[@marshastanowski1512]

I just love to watch you cook Went to Ur website today trying to find the blending fork but couldn’t. They had what was called a fish fork/spatula that looked like it kinda But I didn’t get it Really love 💕 Ur cooking videos Thank You 😊 so much for sharing them with us.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

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[@shellybower8883]

All your milk jugs are colored. Out here in California all our milk jugs are clear

[@catherineharris27]

Mrs. Tammy, I have to ask What brand of chicken fingers do u buy? Tyson? The brand does make a difference in my opinion?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Claxton and Kirkland's

[@legaltidbits]

Tammy, I need some advice on how to care for a new cast-iron skillet. How do you season one? Do you wash it? Wipe it out? I know you are supposed to care for them in a certain way, and I have no idea how. Please if you could help it would be appreciated. I plan on ordering one from you guys on Friday! Thanks!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

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[@legaltidbits]

@@CollardValleyCooks Thanks so much, Tammy! 63 years old and don't know how lmao! Ty again!

[@roseannebennett2437]

I Love Chicken Tenders Tammy, They are sooo good with fries ! ! Golden Brown & Crispy ! Yasss, Delish ,Lol ! 😂😊😍🤗💜🐓🥔

[@lindaatkins9846]

How can we get a copy of your cookbooks

[@CollardValleyCooks]

It is one the description of every KZbin video with links to PayPal or Amazon!

[@conniecasale3593]

WHEN YOU SOAK YOUR CHICKEN IN BUTTERMILK. DO YOU RINSE OFF BUTTERMILK WITH WATER OR LEAVE BUTTER MILK ON.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

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