Best 11 Chicken Fingers With Peanut Apricot Sauce Recipes

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Chicken fingers are a food staple almost anyone can enjoy. They are easy to prepare and cook and can be paired with many delicious sides. The peanut apricot sauce is an Asian-inspired glaze that complements the chicken perfectly. The combination of the sweet and tangy sauce with the crispy chicken fingers is a taste sensation that will leave you wanting more. If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone at the table, give this chicken fingers with peanut apricot sauce recipe a try.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED COCONUT CHICKEN FINGERS WITH PASSION FRUIT SAUCE



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Take your family to an exotic culinary destination with baked coconut chicken fingers served with a tropical fruit sauce made of bananas, passion fruit, and pineapple.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 pounds chicken tenders
½ cup coconut flour
½ cup almond flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
3 eggs, beaten
avocado oil cooking spray
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 firm ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup thinly sliced fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons coconut milk
1 passion fruit, pulp scooped out

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Pour the can of coconut milk into a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.
  • Combine coconut flour, almond flour, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric on a large plate or in a shallow dish. Place shredded coconut and eggs in separate shallow bowls.
  • Roll each chicken tender in the flour mixture. Dip in the egg and roll in coconut. Place tenders on the prepared sheet pan; coat with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest chicken tender reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. Broil until outsides are browned and toasted if desired, 1 to 2 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully to avoid scorching.
  • Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and salt; stir to dissolve. Add bananas and pineapple; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch and coconut milk in a small bowl; stir into the skillet with the fruit mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add passion fruit pulp. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over the coconut chicken tenders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 145.8 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 32.3 g, Sodium 492.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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Satisfying a hungry crowd is simple with these oven-baked morsels. The bite-sized chicken pieces are served with an incredibly easy sauce that combines apricot preserves and mustard. -Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk, divided
2 large eggs
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour and 1/4 cup buttermilk in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. In a fourth shallow bowl, combine cornflakes, onion powder, garlic salt, salt, oregano and pepper. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture and then cornflake mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Arrange chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until juices run clear, 15-18 minutes. In a small bowl, combine apricot preserves and mustard. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEANUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS



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Elevate kid-friendly chicken fingers with a panko and crushed-peanut coating in this recipe from Virginia Willis's "Basic to Brilliant, Y'all."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup coarse salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus more as needed
4 cups buttermilk
2 cups fresh plain or whole-wheat or panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs
1 cup finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Separate a heavy-duty plastic freezer bag at the seams. One at a time, place chicken breasts between plastic sheets. Using a flat meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound each chicken breast until it is 1/4-inch thick and is approximately 6 inches wide and 8 1/2 inches long.
  • In a large plastic or glass container, mix together salt, sugar, mustard, paprika, and white pepper. Add buttermilk and stir until salt is completely dissolved. Add chicken breasts, pushing down to make sure they are completely immersed in the liquid. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs and peanuts. Place eggs in a second shallow dish and whisk until loose.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; top with a wire rack and set aside.
  • Remove chicken from brine and shake off any excess liquid. Cut each breast into 3/4-inch-thick diagonal strips. Dip each chicken strip first in eggs then in breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat and pressing breadcrumb mixture to adhere.
  • Transfer strips to rack on baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Served on a bed of rice, this saucy chicken skillet from Karen Holland of Winnipeg, Manitoba, will quickly become one of your favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, garlic and ginger in oil for 5 minutes. Add peanut butter mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring frequently., Serve with rice; sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

CHICKEN-APRICOT SKEWERS



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Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Poultry     Kid-Friendly     Yogurt     Low Cal     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Apricot     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Peanut Butter     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup canned light unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 teaspoons (packed) light brown sugar
2 garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves plus sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped jalapeño (about 1 large; with seeds for more heat)
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into twenty-four 1" chunks
12 firm ripe small apricots, halved, pitted
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Lime wedges
Ingredient info: Look for canned light unsweetened coconut milk at Indian, Latin, and Southeast Asian markets and many supermarkets.
Special Equipment
Twenty-four 6" bamboo skewers (soak in water for 1 hour before using)

Steps:

  • Purée first 6 ingredients and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Add 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and jalapeño and blend briefly to combine. Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to a small bowl; cover and chill for serving (return to room temperature before using). Place remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag; add chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat. Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight (the longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will be).
  • Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Holding 2 skewers parallel to each other and 1/2" apart, thread 1 piece of chicken onto skewers, then 1 apricot half. Repeat with 1 more chicken piece and 1 more apricot half (using 2 skewers helps hold the meat and fruit together, preventing them from twirling around when skewers are turned on the grill). Repeat with remaining skewers, chicken, and apricots for a total of 12, each holding 2 pieces of chicken and 2 apricot halves. Season with salt and pepper. Brush apricots with some marinade from bag; discard remaining marinade.
  • Grill skewers on one side until chicken is well browned, 3-4 minutes. Turn and grill until other side is well browned, 3-4 minutes longer. Move to a cooler part of grill. Cover grill and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with cilantro sprigs and peanuts and drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve with lime wedges alongside for squeezing over.

CRISPY COCONUT CHICKEN FINGERS



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Serve these crispy baked chicken fingers with the apricot dipping sauce recipe which I have also posted here. Yummy!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup coconut
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Mix together coconut, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in flat dish.
  • Dip chicken strips into egg, then coat with coconut mixture.
  • Place in shallow baking pan and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until brown and cooked through, turning once.
  • Make sauce by combining apricot preserves and dijon mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1489.1, Fat 70.6, SaturatedFat 46.6, Cholesterol 392.2, Sodium 1532.6, Carbohydrate 138.4, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 72.9, Protein 83.8

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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"How do I make chicken interesting?" is a question people often ask me. Here's your answer. I love making a double batch of this sauce and keeping it in the door of the fridge for a day when I need something tasty in a pinch. Don't like spice? Simply omit the hot sauce and the red pepper flakes. You can also sub thinly sliced lean beef for the chicken or just make it a stir-fry with all vegetables...

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 knob ginger, grated (to equal about 1 tablespoon)
5 large cloves garlic, grated
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 to 15 small red radishes, quartered, plus 1 loose cup radish greens, coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 cup frozen peas
Zest and juice from 1 small lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, hot sauce, sesame oil, ginger, two-thirds of the garlic and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth. (If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more warm water.) Set aside.
  • Arrange the pieces of chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle on one side with salt and the red pepper flakes. Turn the pieces on their other side and sprinkle again with salt.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add half of the oil and heat until it begins to smoke. Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly add half of the chicken pieces in a single layer. Return the pan to high heat and cook, stirring from time to time, until the chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
  • In the same skillet, stir in the remaining garlic, radishes, radish greens and peppers and season with salt. Mix so the radish greens wilt. Stir in the peanut sauce and simmer for an additional minute. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the peas and the chicken. Turn off the heat and let rest a couple of minutes on the stove. Top with a few grates of lime zest and the juice.

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings, 4 (4-piece) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 ¿3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ketchup
6 slices unpeeled fresh ginger
1/2 a lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt, plus more as needed
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups cold seltzer water
1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves (about 2 large breasts)

Steps:

  • Pour enough oil into a tall heavy-bottomed pot so it comes about a third of the way up the sides. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 340 degrees F. Set a rack on a baking sheet, put it in the oven, and preheat to 200 degrees F.
  • For the Sauce: Stir the preserves, soy sauce, ketchup, and ginger in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH until the preserves melt, about 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and cool before serving.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the cold seltzer and whisk until batter just comes together; it should be lumpy.
  • Pat the chicken very dry. Cut the chicken lengthwise into 1 by 3-inch strips. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Working in small batches, dip the chicken strips into the batter to coat evenly. Fry the chicken, turning once, until richly golden and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a rack in oven to keep warm while frying the remaining chicken.

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH PEANUT APRICOT SAUCE



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If you do not have coriander on hand you can use ½ tsp dried basil. Also, orange marmalade can be used in lieu of the apricot jam.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon coriander, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Slice each breast lengthwise into 4 equal strips.
  • In shallow bowl, whisk egg with cold water.
  • In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, coriander, Cajun seasoning and salt.
  • Dip chicken strips into egg mixture, then into crumb mixture to coat all over.
  • Arrange chicken on greased rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until golden and no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes.
  • Peanut Apricot Sauce: Meanwhile in microwaveable bowl, combine apple juice, peanut butter, jam, garlic and vinegar; cover and microwave at medium-high for 2 minutes or until blended and warm, stirring once. Serve warm with chicken strips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 516.1, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 36.6

PINEAPPLE AND APRICOT SKILLET CHICKEN



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Tender chicken is paired with tangy pineapples and sweet apricots for a truly Caribbean taste. Serve over jasmine rice or couscous.

Provided by ALYSSAF1

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 fresh apricots, pitted and diced
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ cup dark rum
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground white pepper
salt to taste
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the pineapple and its juice and the apricots into a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken into the skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the butter and orange zest into the skillet, then when the butter is melted, pour in the rum. Carefully light with a match, and let the mixture burn until the flame goes out. Stir in the blended pineapple and apricot mixture, brown sugar, onion powder, ginger, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the red and yellow bell peppers, and simmer until the peppers are hot, but still crisp. Remove from heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 88.9 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

HAM-WRAPPED CHICKEN FINGERS WITH APRICOT-MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE



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A covering of ham gives our crispy oven-baked chicken fingers a tasty twist; serve with apricot-mustard dipping sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for baking sheet
12 chicken tenderloins, tendons removed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 thin slices of Black Forest or other cured ham, halved diagonally
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a large, rimmed baking sheet, and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap each piece in 1 ham slice.
  • Stir together breadcrumbs, melted butter, and cheese in a wide shallow bowl. Put the flour and egg mixture in separate bowls. Dredge chicken pieces in flour, then dip in egg mixture and breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat completely.
  • Transfer coated chicken to prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt jam with 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in mustard; cook until just heated through. Cover to keep warm.
  • Let chicken fingers cool slightly. Serve with dipping sauce.

Tips:

  • For the best chicken fingers, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are cut into 1-inch strips.
  • To make sure the chicken fingers are evenly coated in the breading, first dredge them in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Be sure to shake off any excess breading before frying the chicken fingers. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming too greasy.
  • When frying the chicken fingers, use a deep fryer or a large saucepan filled with oil. The oil should be heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the chicken fingers.
  • Fry the chicken fingers in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  • Serve the chicken fingers hot with your favorite dipping sauce. The peanut-apricot sauce that is included in this recipe is a great option.

Conclusion:

These chicken fingers with peanut-apricot sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these chicken fingers a try. You won't be disappointed.

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