Best 4 Homemade Frozen Chicken Fingers Recipes
Crispy and succulent chicken fingers are the perfect party food that adults and kids both love. They are incredibly versatile and can also be enjoyed in a variety of ways such as with fries, salad, or sandwiches. Some like to dip it with ketchup, while others prefer a rich and thick honey mustard sauce. No matter how you enjoy your chicken fingers, you will surely love this homemade version. Made from scratch, these homemade chicken fingers are made with all-natural ingredients and are customizable to your taste. You can choose the level of spiciness, the type of breading, and even the dipping sauce. The result is a delicious and satisfying snack that is perfect for any occasion.
The article provides three different recipes for homemade frozen chicken fingers: Classic, Spicy, and Parmesan Garlic. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking times, and serving suggestions. The article also provides tips for freezing and reheating the chicken fingers.
CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS
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
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
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
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
CHICKEN FINGERS
Almost everyone in my family requests these golden chicken fingers as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken strips early in the day to cut down on last-minute fuss. -Charlotte Baillargeon, Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into 1/2-in. strips; Combine the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder in a shallow dish; add chicken. Turn to coat.; cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder; add chicken. Toss to coat., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides, 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
FREEZER READY CORNFLAKE CHICKEN FINGERS
If you have ever wished you knew how to make homemade frozen chicken fingers, ready to pop into the oven straight from the freezer - here is a recipe for you. Make several batches of these and store them in freezer bags - you don't need to thaw them to cook them. The amount of servings varies based on how thinly your cut your chicken strips - usually about 3-4 strips per chicken breast half, and usually 3-4 chicken breast halves come out to one pound. To make these kid friendly, you may leave out the hot sauce.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a cookie sheet that will fit into your freezer with foil and have ready to go.
- Mix together cornflakes, parsley, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Mix together the 1/3 cup dressing, water, and hot pepper sauce to taste in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut each chicken breast into several long strips, trimming any fat.
- Drop the chicken strips into the wet mixture and stir to coat well.
- Roll each chicken strip (one a a time) into the crumbly mixture, coating well.
- Set each coated strip onto the foil lined pan, leaving a little space between each.
- Freeze until firm- approximately 2 hours or so.
- (Once frozen, you can store in a freezer bag for 1 month), then store in airtight freeezer containers.
- When ready to serve, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Set frozen chicken fingers in a single layer on a lightly greased foil lined jelly roll pan (or large cookie sheet with sides)- approx 15x10".
- Bake 18-20 minutes from frozen until no longer pink inside and outside is golden.
- Serve warm with a bowl of dressing for dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 540.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 24.9
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts: This will make the chicken fingers easier to cut and bread.
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch strips: This will ensure that the chicken fingers cook evenly.
- Use a food processor to bread the chicken fingers: This will help to evenly coat the chicken in the breading.
- Freeze the chicken fingers on a baking sheet before cooking: This will help them to keep their shape while cooking.
- Bake the chicken fingers at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through: Be sure to flip the chicken fingers halfway through cooking.
Conclusion:
These homemade frozen chicken fingers are a delicious and convenient snack or meal. They are perfect for busy weeknights or for parties. Simply reheat the chicken fingers in the oven or microwave and enjoy!
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