Best 8 Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipes

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Crispy chicken fingers are a delectable appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with tender chicken strips coated in a flavorful breading and fried to perfection, these golden brown morsels are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a unique twist, there are countless ways to create crispy chicken fingers that will satisfy your cravings. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for crispy chicken fingers, ensuring that you can find the perfect one to suit your preferences. From traditional Southern-style chicken fingers to innovative Asian-inspired variations, we've got you covered.

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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.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS



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

Provided by macalusobrooks

Categories     High Protein

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
vegetable oil (for frying, 2 cups or so)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix dry ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl beat egg and buttermilk.
  • Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip into egg mixture and coat AGAIN with the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Turn chicken; and cook 3 minutes longer or until no longer pink in the center and golden brown.

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 WITH SWEET AND SOUR BLOOD ORANGE SAUCE, BLOOD ORANGE WATERCRESS SALAD



Crispy Chicken Fingers with Sweet and Sour Blood Orange Sauce, Blood Orange Watercress Salad image

Provided by Roger Mooking

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each), cut into strips
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, ground in a mortar and pestle
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Zest of 1 blood orange, chopped
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
2 eggs, whisked
2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, diced
1 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Zest of 2 blood oranges
4 blood oranges, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
8 fresh basil leaves, julienned
2 blood oranges
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 shallot, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
2 cups roughly chopped iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup crushed rice crackers

Steps:

  • Blood Orange Granita, for serving, recipe follows
  • For the blood orange rub: Place chicken pieces in a large dish and add the garlic powder, pepper, ground fennel, olive oil and blood orange zest. Coat the chicken with the rub and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • For the crispy chicken fingers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large pot one-third full with the vegetable oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with a cooling rack.
  • Place the flour, whisked eggs and panko into individual dishes. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour, followed by the eggs and then the panko breadcrumbs. Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking tray. In batches, place the chicken strips in the oil and fry until crispy and golden. Place on a baking tray and keep warm in the oven. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
  • For the sweet and sour blood orange sauce: Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the red onions and sweat until tender and translucent. Mix the honey, red wine vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a bowl. Add to the saute pan and stir. Add the blood orange zest, blood orange pieces and cinnamon stick. Season with salt and pepper, stir and cook until the mixture has reduced by half.
  • Strain the mixture through a sieve into a new pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and then remove from the heat. Continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Place the pot back over medium heat, add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a simmer to cook the cornstarch out, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
  • For the blood orange watercress salad: Segment the blood oranges over a sieve and bowl to ensure all the juices are reserved; set the segments aside. Place the olive oil, red wine vinegar and shallots in the blood orange juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Place the watercress and iceberg lettuce on a serving plate. Spoon the blood orange dressing over the greens. Garnish with the blood orange segments and crushed rice crackers.
  • Serve the salad alongside the crispy chicken fingers with the sweet and sour blood orange dipping sauce.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS



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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cups crushed seasoned croutons
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. In another shallow bowl, add croutons. Dip chicken strips in sour cream mixture, then coat with croutons. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and crispy and juices run clear. Serve with dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS WITH ONTARIO APPLE "FRIES"



Crispy Chicken Fingers With Ontario Apple

Have fun with your food with fresh roasted apple fries and cornflake crusted chicken fingers. Kids will love preparing the 'fries' and coating the chicken. Serve in rolled newspaper for an authentic 'chippy' feel.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Apple

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups apple cider, 500 ml
2 tablespoons butter, 30 ml (or non-hydrogenated margarine)
1 teaspoon coarse salt (optional)
4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges (Empire or Spy)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 15 ml
1 cup crushed corn flakes, 250 ml (or crushed whole grain flakes)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 30 ml
1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips 500 g
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 30 ml

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium-high heat, boil cider until reduced to 1/3 cup (75 mL), about 20 minutes (will have a syrupy consistency). Remove from heat; whisk in butter and salt.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). In bowl, toss apples with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the glaze and 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of thyme. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In bowl combine corn flake crumbs, salt and parsley. Set aside. Dip chicken strips in sweet chili sauce and then coat with corn flakes. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
  • Place chicken on the top third and the apples on the bottom third of the oven. Roast for 10 minutes. Turn chicken, drizzle apples with remaining glaze and switch baking sheets so the apples are now on the top third of oven. Continue to roast for 10 minutes and remove chicken from oven. Let chicken fingers cool while apples finish caramelizing, about 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle apples with remaining thyme and additional salt if desired.

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN FINGERS



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Replacing breadcrumbs with FRENCH'S® FRENCH FRIED ONIONS is a simple way to bring crunch, crisp and flavor to any recipe.

Provided by LeKitchenQueen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/3 cups French-fried onions (such as French's)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders

Steps:

  • Crush French Fried Onions in plastic bag with hands or rolling pin.
  • Combine mayonnaise and cheese.
  • Brush mixture on chicken.
  • Dip into onion crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
  • Place chicken on baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 3.8, Sugar 1, Protein 26.6

HEALTHIER CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE



HEALTHIER CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE image

Categories     Chicken     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 11

Healthier Crispy Chicken Fingers
Adapted from Ellie Krieger
1-1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
Cooking spray
4 cups whole-grain cereal (I used 1/2 Corn Chex & 1/2 Cornflakes)
Salt & pepper
Honey-Mustard Sauce
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400o F. Combine the chicken and the buttermilk in a shallow dish. Cover and chill for 15 minutes. Pulverize cereal in a food processor. You could put the cereal in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin, it just won't be as fine or evenly crushed. Spray a baking tray with cooking spray. Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in the cereal to fully coat and arrange on the baking tray. Bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Leave the chicken on the baking tray to cool slightly, it will get crispier. While chicken is baking make the honey-mustard sauce by combining mustard and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in honey.

Tips:

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Double-coat the chicken strips. This will help to create a crispy coating and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a wire rack to cool the chicken strips. This will help to keep them crispy.
  • Serve the chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ranch dressing, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy chicken fingers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken fingers that the whole family will love.

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