Best 6 Chicken Fingers With Lemon Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN TENDERS IN LEMON-MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of chicken tenders.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken tenders and sear until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
• Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the skillet. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms start to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Whisk together half-and-half, chicken broth, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons dill, and cornstarch in a medium bowl; add to the skillet. Stir until sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to low, add chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon dill on top of the chicken, and serve with lemon wedges.

CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking tray / sheet with cooking oil spray, or a light coating of oil. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Dip chicken tenders into egg mixture and let sit for 5 minutes while preparing crumb mixture. OPTIONAL: Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour (if time allows).*
• In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and parmesan cheese.
• Dredge the egg coated chicken in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture, lightly pressing to evenly coat.
• Arrange tenders on the baking sheet / tray and lightly spray with cooking oil spray.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until cooked through. (Broil in the last 2-3 minutes for a golden crispy crumb!)

LEMON CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a bowl, stir together paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken pieces. Dip pieces in egg, then dredge in bread crumbs. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in an aluminum foil-lined 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning once.
• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together sugar, lemon juice, and curry powder, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
• Drizzle lemon sauce over chicken, return to oven, and bake 5 minutes more.

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the lemon curd, broth, soy sauce and ginger. Cook and stir until combined and heated through; keep warm. , In a shallow bowl, combine buttermilk and lemon zest. In another bowl, combine flour and cornstarch. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture, then coat with flour mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon sauce.

PARMESAN CHICKEN FINGERS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Parmesan Chicken Fingers: Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then coat with cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken and olive oil, then toss to coat evenly.
• In a plastic bag, mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, flour, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Working with several strips at a time, place chicken in bag and shake to coat. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes, flip, then continue baking until the chicken is golden brown and cooked throughout, about 12-15 minutes. Drizzle with lemon sauce and serve immediately.
• For the Lemon Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, being sure not to let it brown. Sprinkle with flour, then cook, stirring constantly, until light golden brown in color. Add chicken broth, zest and lemon juice, lower heat and whisk constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in butter and parsley and serve immediately.

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the lemon curd, broth, soy sauce and ginger. Cook and stir until combined and heated through; keep warm.
• In a shallow bowl, combine buttermilk and lemon peel. In another bowl, combine flour and cornstarch. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
• In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon sauce.