Best 10 Cheesy Chicken Fingers Recipes

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If you are looking for a cheesy and delicious dish, then cheesy chicken fingers are the perfect recipe for you. They are made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and then baked until golden brown. The chicken fingers are then topped with a rich and creamy cheese sauce, making them the perfect comfort food. Cheesy chicken fingers are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and they can also be served as an appetizer or party food.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut across into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Nonstick cooking spray
4 cups whole-grain corn cereal (recommended: Corn Chex or cornflakes)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
Honey-Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the chicken and buttermilk in a shallow dish. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Put the cereal in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish. Season the chicken with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in the cereal to fully coat and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Leave the chicken on the baking sheet to cool slightly. It will become crispier.
  • Serve with the mustard sauce.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the honey.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS



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Use panko to coat these strips of chicken breast, then dip them in your favorite sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
Honey mustard, spicy ketchup and/or ranch dressing, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the milk, cayenne, eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper in another shallow dish until combined. Put the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  • Dredge the chicken fingers in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing to help adhere well. Set aside on a piece of wax paper or a baking sheet.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the chicken fingers, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken fingers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt. Serve with honey mustard, spicy ketchup and/or ranch dressing for dipping.

ULTIMATE CHICKEN FINGERS



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Make it a fun night at home with this easy family-favorite for dinner!

Provided by Bisquick(R)

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup Original Bisquick® mix
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt or garlic salt
½ teaspoon paprika
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix Bisquick mix, cheese, salt and paprika in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag. Dip half the chicken strips into egg; place in bag of Bisquick mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken. Drizzle butter over chicken.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes, turning after 6 minutes with pancake turner, until no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 126.6 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 752.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CONTEST-WINNING CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS



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My kids love these tender, moist chicken strips! My husband and I cut up the chicken and add to a lettuce salad with eggs, tomatoes and cheese. And everybody's happy! -Rachel Fizel, Woodbury, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in buttermilk mixture, then in flour mixture; toss to coat., In an deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, until chicken is no longer pink and crust is golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN FINGERS



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Our taster's couldn't stop eating these! Can't find finely shredded Cheddar? Buy a chunk of Cheddar and shred it against the small holes of a box grater---the fine shreds cling better to the chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked real bacon bits or pieces (from 3-oz bag)
1/2 teaspoon salt or garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce or buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons cooked real bacon bits or pieces (from 3-oz bag)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix Bisquick mix, cheese, bacon, salt and paprika in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag. Dip half the chicken strips into egg; place in bag of Bisquick mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken. Drizzle butter over chicken.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes, turning after 6 minutes with pancake turner, until no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, in separate small bowls, mix Sriracha Dipping Sauce and Bacon Ranch Dipping Sauce until each is well blended. Serve chicken fingers with dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN FINGERS



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Almost everyone in my family requests these golden chicken fingers as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken strips early in the day to cut down on last-minute fuss. -Charlotte Baillargeon, Hinsdale, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
Oil for frying
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into 1/2-in. strips; Combine the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder in a shallow dish; add chicken. Turn to coat.; cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder; add chicken. Toss to coat., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides, 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

SUPER EASY CHICKEN FINGERS



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These strips are so easy to make. They are my family's favorite. They also are good on rolls or bread for a yummy sandwich.

Provided by Trudi Davidoff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Roll chicken pieces in the melted butter or margarine, then roll in the breadcrumbs
  • Bake the chicken fingers in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 10 minutes or until they are brown and pierce easily with a fork. Ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 797.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

DOUBLE CHEESE CHICKEN FINGERS



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Put in extra bit of "yum" into a weeknight dinner with this extra-cheesy version of chicken fingers. Have plenty of honey-mustard sauce on hand for extra dipping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup whole wheat seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup crushed cheese crackers
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/3 cup egg whites (from 3 eggs)
2 lb chicken tenders
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a resealable plastic bag, mix Bisquick mix, breadcrumbs, cheese, cheese crackers, garlic salt and oregano leaves.
  • In shallow dish, beat egg whites slightly. Dip the chicken tenders in egg whites; place in bag with Bisquick mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
  • Place chicken tenders on the cookie sheet; drizzle butter over chicken. Bake 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHEESY CHICKEN FINGERS



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Fingers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef David Marional

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 12 strips, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 cups Cheez-It crackers
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into strips @ 1/4 inch wide, then add to yogurt in a zip lock bag or resealable bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, shaking to mix @ every 20 minutes.
  • Place the dry ingredients into a food processor in order and pulse blend until the crackers broken into the size of your choice.
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven for @ 5 minutes a side until crispy.

CHEESY-BREADED CHICKEN FINGERS



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Make and share this Cheesy-Breaded Chicken Fingers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 16 fingers

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • Melt butter, set aside.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, salt, thyme, parmesan and basil in a ziploc bag.
  • Shake well.
  • Dip chicken strips in butter and shake in crumbs.
  • Place on a greased foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 450 for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.9, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 233.7, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.9

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken fingers are crispy, make sure the oil is hot enough before frying them. You can check the oil temperature by dipping a wooden spoon into the oil. If it bubbles immediately, the oil is ready.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken fingers. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the chicken fingers will not cook evenly.
  • To get a cheesy and flavorful filling, use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all great options.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet, you can also use a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to drain the chicken fingers.
  • Serve the chicken fingers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken fingers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a fun appetizer at a party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make cheesy chicken fingers that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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