Best 5 You Wont Believe They Are Baked Chicken Fingers Recipes
Craving for some crispy, juicy chicken fingers without the guilt of deep-frying? Look no further! These baked chicken fingers are a healthier alternative that are just as delicious and satisfying. Made with simple ingredients and a flavorful breading, these chicken fingers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun party appetizer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a complete finger-licking experience.
This recipe article includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those who prefer a classic flavor, the Original Baked Chicken Fingers recipe provides a straightforward approach using everyday pantry staples. If you're looking for a healthier option, the Healthy Baked Chicken Fingers recipe uses whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt for a nutritious twist. And for those with a hankering for some heat, the Buffalo Baked Chicken Fingers recipe delivers a spicy kick with a tangy buffalo sauce.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll end up with crispy, juicy chicken fingers that are sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to finger-licking goodness!
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN FINGERS
This baked chicken fingers recipe guarantees the most perfectly crispy chicken every single time! Chicken breasts are baked with a cornflake coating for an easy appetizer or main dish. Perfect for game day entertaining.
Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie
Categories Appetizer/Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Place cooling rack onto baking tray
- Spray cooling rack with non-stick cooking spray and set aside
- Cut chicken breast into strips and set aside in a large bowl.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl add crushed cereal, flour, salt and pepper, paprika, and parmesan
- In a different medium sized mixing bowl add two eggs, whisked
- Add chicken strips into the mixing bowl containing the whisked egg and mix. Make sure all chicken strips are coated in the egg mixture
- One-by-one dip each chicken strip into the cereal mixture from the other bowl. Ensure chicken is fully coated in the mixture
- Place chicken strips onto the cooling rack. Make sure none of them are touching and are evenly spread out
- Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 61.99 g, Protein 63.25 g, Fat 12.34 g, SaturatedFat 4.27 g, Cholesterol 237.48 mg, Sodium 1169.99 mg, Fiber 2.63 g, Sugar 2.81 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
"YOU WON'T BELIEVE THEY ARE BAKED" CHICKEN FINGERS
I always love to find recipes that are low in fat and that taste just as good as the deep fried version. So crunchy, yummy and good for you. These are from Bonnie Stern's cookbook, Simply HeartSmart.
Provided by Pipcat1
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit.
- Brush baking sheet with oil.
- Cut each chicken breast into 4 or 5 strips.
- Place yogurt, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire and pepper in bowl and combine well. Add chicken pieces and coat well.
- Place cornflake crumbs on large plate. One at a time, roll chicken fingers in crumbs and pat inches.
- Place chicken in single layer on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Turn and bake for 10 to 12 minutes longer, or until crisp and cooked through.
BAKED CHICKEN FINGERS
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
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
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
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 chicken tenderloins: They are lean and cook quickly, making them perfect for this recipe.
- Make sure the chicken is dry before coating it: This will help the coating to adhere better.
- Use a light touch when coating the chicken: Too much coating will make the chicken greasy.
- Use a nonstick baking sheet: This will prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Bake the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy coating.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce are all great options.
Conclusion:
These baked chicken fingers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken fingers. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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