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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.

HEALTHIER CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Healthier Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-17861

Number Of Ingredients 13

HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE:
Why feed your kids those fried mystery-meat chicken nuggets when it's so simple to make these? They are baked crisp on the outside and tender on the inside and have a lovely mild flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut across into 1/2" thick slices
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
Cooking spray
4 cups whole-grain corn cereal such as Corn Chex or Corn Flakes
1/4 tsp salt
pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Honey-Mustard Sauce
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 tsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp honey

Steps:

  • Directions 1.) Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. 2.) Combine the chicken and buttermilk in a shallow dish, turning the chicken to coat it with the buttermilk. Cover and chill for 15 minutes. 3.) Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray. 4.) Put cereal in a sealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish and season them with the salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in the cereal to fully coat and arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Leave the chicken on the baking sheets to cool slightly. It will become crisper. Serve with mustard sauce on the side. 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.

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.

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