Satisfy your cravings for crispy and flavorful chicken with our delectable oven-fried chicken fingers. These bite-sized morsels are oven-baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy golden-brown coating and tender, juicy meat. Perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these chicken fingers are sure to be a hit.
Our collection of oven-fried chicken finger recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste. From classic Southern-style chicken fingers with a buttermilk coating to zesty lemon pepper chicken fingers and spicy buffalo chicken fingers, there's a recipe for everyone. We also have a healthier baked chicken fingers recipe for those who prefer a lighter option.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve crispy and delicious chicken fingers. We also include helpful tips and tricks for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.
Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun snack to share with friends, our oven-fried chicken finger recipes have you covered. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!
OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
You can make anything more delicious, even an all-time family favorite with these easy-to-make-easier-to-finish oven-fried chicken tenders. They're the perfect recipe to put together in no time! The not-so-secret secret ingredients for these homemade chicken tenders are panko bread crumbs, Gold Medal™ flour, and yes, a whole lot of love.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
- In shallow dish, place flour. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water. In third shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Coat chicken with flour; dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
GUILTLESS OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise and curry paste, to taste. Thin this with a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you get the consistency of heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into thick strips. Drop the strips into the bowl and coat them well with the curry mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Pour the bread crumbs onto a plate and toss the chicken strips well to completely cover them. Put them onto a nonstick baking sheet and into the oven. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS
This is a great, healthier alternative to the traditional deep fried chicken fingers. Kids love them!
Provided by CarolAnn
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Place crackers, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large zip top plastic bag. Using a rolling pin, gently crush the crackers to make fine crumbs and set aside.
- Mix mayonnaise and milk in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and mix until tenders are evenly coated.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Add about 1/4 of the tenders at a time to the bag of crumbs and shake to coat. Remove the tenders from the bag and place on the baking sheet. Repeat until all of the tenders are coated with crumbs.
- Bake chicken until it is lightly browned and cooked through, about 15 - 20 minutes. Using spatula, remove tenders from sheet. Serve at once, either alone or with dipping sauce (such as BBQ, honey mustard, ranch dressing, etc.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 464.5, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 36.4
OVEN CHICKEN FINGERS
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
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.
OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS
Categories Chicken Appetizer Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Serves 12 children
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 2 large shallow (1 inch deep) baking pans.
- Gently pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin until 1/3 inch thick. Cut chicken lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
- Stir together butter, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Put cornflakes in another shallow dish. Working with 1 strip at a time, dip in butter, then dredge in cornflakes, pressing flakes firmly to help adhere. Transfer as coated to baking pans.
- Bake, switching position of pans halfway through baking, until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes total.
- Cool chicken in pans on racks to room temperature (crust will firm up as it cools).
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for quick cooking. - Cut chicken into uniform strips for even cooking. - Marinate chicken in buttermilk or yogurt for at least 30 minutes to tenderize. - Use a combination of flour, cornstarch, and seasonings for a crispy coating. - Use bread crumbs or panko for a crunchy coating. - Make sure the chicken is completely coated in the breading mixture. - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) for crispy chicken fingers. - Bake the chicken fingers for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. - Serve chicken fingers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.Conclusion:
Oven-fried chicken fingers are a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken fingers, and they're just as delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep time, you can have a batch of crispy, flavorful chicken fingers that the whole family will love. So next time you're craving chicken fingers, give this oven-fried recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!
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