Best 8 Easy Crunchy Chicken Fingers Recipes

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Craving a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of crispy texture and succulent flavor? Look no further than the irresistible "Easy Crunchy Chicken Fingers" recipe! Prepare to embark on a delectable journey as we unveil the secrets to achieving perfectly golden-brown chicken fingers that shatter with each bite, revealing a tender and juicy interior that will leave you craving more. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you'll be able to recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to elevate your next meal with a burst of crispy and flavorful goodness that will undoubtedly become a family favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

CRUNCHY CHICKEN FINGERS



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Chicken fingers with crunchy chip coating. Great with bbq sauce. My 3 year old helps crush the chips. Very easy to make!

Provided by Jennifer Dean

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix egg beat and milk in a shallow dish or bowl; place crushed chips in a separate shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken first in egg mixture, then in crushed chips to coat. Place coated chicken on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes; turn sides and bake for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 151.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 365.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CRUNCHY CEREAL CHICKEN FINGERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups crunchy sweetened cereal, such as Cap'n Crunch
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup applesauce
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Put the flour in a shallow bowl and add some salt and pepper. Put the egg in a second shallow bowl. Put the cereal in a resealable plastic bag and pound into crumbs with your hands until mostly broken up with some bigger pieces. Transfer the cereal to a third shallow bowl.
  • Dip the chicken strips first in the flour, then the egg and then the cereal. Cook the strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir together the ketchup, applesauce and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Serve as a dip with the chicken fingers.

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.

EASY CRUNCHY CHICKEN FINGERS



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These are really easy to make, and pretty tasty. The kids seem to really enjoy them too. I've used peanut oil before, and it gives them a flavor that is similar to the chicken strips you get at Chik-Fil-A.

Provided by loriyeargan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cooking oil

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1" strips; sprinkle them with the Cajun seasoning.
  • Combine the corn flakes and flour in a shallow bowl.
  • Pour the oil into another shallow bowl.
  • Dip the chicken strips into the oil, then coat them with the corn flake mixture.
  • Place the strips in a foil-lined baking pan.
  • (I use a 9x13).
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then turn each strip and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.1, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 149.8, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 27.7

TASTY CHICKEN FINGERS



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With a crispy exterior, these moist homemade chicken fingers are so simple to put together. "You can prepare them as a snack or meal in 30 minutes, and they're always a hit," promises Catherine Starbird of Warrenton, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salad dressing mix and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Dip chicken strips in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the chicken fingers.
  • Make sure the chicken is cold before you bread it. This will help the breading adhere to the chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken fingers. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of fry.
  • Cook the chicken fingers until they are golden brown and crispy. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken fingers with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ketchup, honey mustard, and ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Crunchy chicken fingers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy this classic dish in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're serving them with a dipping sauce or on a sandwich, these crunchy chicken fingers are sure to be a hit.

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