Best 9 Nifs Baked Chicken Fingers Recipes

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**Crispy and Flavorful Baked Chicken Fingers: A Healthier Alternative to Traditional Fried Chicken**

Craving crispy and juicy chicken fingers without the guilt? Look no further! These baked chicken fingers are a healthier take on the classic fried favorite, delivering all the flavor and crunch without the extra grease. Made with simple ingredients and a flavorful coating, these chicken fingers are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, main course, or packed in lunch boxes, these baked chicken fingers are sure to be a hit with everyone.

**Introducing Three Delicious Variations:**

1. **Classic Baked Chicken Fingers:** A timeless recipe that showcases the perfect balance of crispy coating and tender chicken.

2. **Buffalo Baked Chicken Fingers:** Get ready for a fiery kick with these buffalo-inspired chicken fingers, coated in a zesty buffalo sauce.

3. **Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Fingers:** A sweet and savory combination that will tantalize your taste buds with its sticky honey garlic glaze.

**Key Features and Benefits:**

* Healthier Alternative: Baked instead of fried, these chicken fingers are a healthier choice without compromising on taste.
* Crispy Coating: A special coating ensures a satisfying crunch in every bite.
* Tender and Juicy Chicken: Marinated chicken breasts guarantee juicy and flavorful chicken fingers.
* Three Flavorful Variations: Choose from classic, buffalo, or honey garlic flavors to suit your preferences.
* Versatile Meal Option: Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or pack them for lunch.

**Cooking Methods:**

* Detailed instructions provided for both oven-baked and air-fried chicken fingers, allowing you to choose your preferred cooking method.
* Tips and tricks included to achieve perfectly crispy chicken fingers every time.

Get ready to indulge in a healthier and equally delicious chicken finger experience with this collection of baked chicken finger recipes. Discover the crispy coating, tender chicken, and a variety of flavors that will satisfy any craving.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY OVEN CHICKEN TENDERS



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These Chicken Tenders are coated in a bread crumb mixture & then oven-baked until crispy!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Chicken     Lunch     Main Course

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds chicken breast tenders (or whole chicken breasts)
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup cornflake crumbs
1 cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper
2 eggs (beaten with 2 tablespoons water)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a pan with parchment paper.
  • Cut chicken breasts into 3/4" pieces if using whole chicken breasts.
  • Combine flour and seasoned salt in a bowl.
  • Combine cornflake crumbs, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Season chicken with salt & pepper.
  • Lightly dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs and finally dip in the bread crumb mixture.
  • Place chicken on prepared pan and spray with cooking spray or oil.
  • Bake 18-22 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 191 mg, Sodium 1061 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

CRISPY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Recipe video above. Beautifully golden, truly crunchy baked chicken tenders! The trick is to toast the breadcrumbs before coating the chicken. See recipe notes for pictured Honey Mustard Dipping sauce.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Baked     Chicken     Crumbed

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs ((Note 1))
Oil spray
1 egg
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard ((or other mustard))
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper
500 g/1 lb chicken tenderloins ((or breast cut into 2/3" / 1.5cm thick slices, lengthwise))
Oil spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
  • Spread panko on a baking tray, spray with oil (spray vertically to avoid blowing the panko off the tray), then bake for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden. Transfer to bowl.
  • Place a rack on a baking tray (not critical but bakes more evenly).
  • Place the Batter ingredients in a bowl and whisk with a fork until combined.
  • Add the chicken into the Batter and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 248 g, Calories 416 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 973 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

OVEN CHICKEN FINGERS



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Oven Chicken Fingers are tender, golden strips of breaded chicken with two tempting sauces for dipping. The recipe comes from Mary Peterson of Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water, divided
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside. In a small bowl, combine garlic and oil. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; cut into 1-in. wide strips. Dip strips in oil; coat with crumb mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add cranberries, orange juice and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes more, crushing berries while stirring. For honey mustard sauce, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water in a saucepan. Add honey, mustard and remaining water; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve with chicken for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

NIF'S BAKED CHICKEN FINGERS



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Make and share this Nif's Baked Chicken Fingers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into long 1-inch strips
1 egg white
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2-2 cups corn flake crumbs
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (Hy's brand if you can get it)
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
olive oil flavored cooking spray (it keeps saying olive oil flavoured but I use the real stuff in a spritzer) or cooking spray (it keeps saying olive oil flavoured but I use the real stuff in a spritzer)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Beat egg white and yogurt in a large bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  • In a flat-ish bowl, mix together corn flake crumbs, seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Spray cookie sheet with olive oil or cover with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
  • Dunk each piece of chicken into crumbs using a fork. Arrange on cookie sheet. Spray tops with olive oil and place in oven for 20 minutes.

BAKED CHICKEN FINGERS



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Michelle McCusker Wolff from Grand Rapids, Michigan won over finicky eaters in her house with these healthier chicken fingers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup unprocessed bran
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large eggs
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 16)
Barbecue sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, combine wheat germ, bran, breadcrumbs, flaxseed, Parmesan, onion and garlic powders, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse to combine. Add oil; pulse to combine. Transfer crumb mixture to a large bowl.
  • Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs. Dip chicken in eggs (allowing excess to drip off), then dredge in crumb mixture, patting to adhere. Place on rack, and transfer to oven.
  • Bake until chicken is opaque throughout, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve with barbecue sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 51 g

BAKED CHICKEN FINGERS



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This is a recipe I created after trying several baked chicken finger recipes. I like this combination of seasonings, but it's always fun to try different things. You could use saltines, other crackers, other spices, etc!

Provided by erinBOberrin

Categories     Chicken

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup crushed corn flakes (, or cheese crackers)
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium glass or plastic bowl, combine chicken breast and buttermilk.
  • Cover and put in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  • Combine corn flakes (or cheese crackers),italian seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper in large ziploc bag.
  • After chicken is chilled, drain off liquid and add to ziploc bag, shaking to coat.
  • Add olive oil to shallow baking pan.
  • Place chicken in pan.
  • Bake for approximately 4 minutes on each side, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Serve with honey mustard dip or light ranch dressing.

EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!

Provided by Tarryn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

vegetable cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®)
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch strips lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place egg in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well. Dip 2 chicken strips into egg and then place into bread crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray 2 times.
  • Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; flip, continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken. Organic, free-range chicken is best, but any fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts will work.
  • Cut the chicken into even-sized strips. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken with your favorite spices. I like to use a simple combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Dredge the chicken in flour. This will help the breading stick to the chicken.
  • Dip the chicken in the egg wash. This will help the breading adhere to the chicken.
  • Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture. Press the bread crumbs into the chicken so that they adhere well.
  • Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce. I like to serve it with honey mustard or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

NIFS Baked Chicken Fingers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a crispy, flavorful chicken dish that everyone will love.

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