SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN FINGERS W CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

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Make and share this Spice-Rubbed Chicken Fingers W Cilantro Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb chicken breast tenders
1/4 cup fresh cilantro stem
2 tablespoons parsley sprigs
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
1/2 garlic clove
1/2 serrano chili pepper, seeded (wear plastic gloves when handling)
1/16 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 sprig fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Coat a grill rack or broiler-pan rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill or broiler.
  • In a cup, combine the chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cut two 1/2"-deep slashes in each side of the chicken tenders. Rub
  • the spice mixture over the chicken, pressing it into the slits. Place the chicken in a baking pan and coat completely with cooking spray. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, almonds, garlic, chile pepper, and salt. Process until chopped. While
  • the processor is running, add the lime juice and oil through the feed tube, stopping the machine once or twice to scrape
  • down the sides of the container, until the sauce is smooth. Pour the sauce into a bowl. Stir in the water, cover, and chill until ready to serve.
  • Place the chicken on the prepared rack and grill or broil 6" from the heat, turning several times, for 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 170°F and the juices run clear. Serve with the sauce and garnish
  • with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 305.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 28.6

Kazi Arfat
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These chicken fingers were delicious! The spice rub was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served them with the cilantro dipping sauce and it was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Akash Warma
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I've made these chicken fingers several times now and they're always a hit! The spice rub is flavorful and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I love that they're baked instead of fried, so they're a healthier option. The cilantro dipping sau


Ayan Afan
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These chicken fingers were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought spice rub and they still had plenty of flavor. The chicken was cooked evenly and was nice and moist. I served them with the cilantro dipping sauce and it was the perf


IBRAHEEM alayan
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I made these chicken fingers last night and they were so good! The spice rub was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I didn't have any cilantro on hand for the dipping sauce, but I used a ranch dressing instead and it was still delicious.


Sabin Ghale
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These chicken fingers were amazing! I've made them twice now and they're always a hit. The spice rub is flavorful and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. The cilantro dipping sauce is also delicious and really complements the chicken. I would