Double Dipped Chicken Fingers Recipes

DOUBLE CHEESE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a resealable plastic bag, mix Bisquick mix, breadcrumbs, cheese, cheese crackers, garlic salt and oregano leaves.
• In shallow dish, beat egg whites slightly. Dip the chicken tenders in egg whites; place in bag with Bisquick mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
• Place chicken tenders on the cookie sheet; drizzle butter over chicken. Bake 15 minutes.

DOUBLE DIPPED CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Place chicken tenders in a medium-sized bowl.
• Add water and salt; stir.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Place flour and seasoned salt in a shallow bowl.
• In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs.
• Drain chicken from salt water.
• Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
• Place on floured baking sheet.
• Pour peanut oil in a large heavy skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
• Dip the chicken again in the egg, then again dredge in flour.
• When oil is hot, place tenders in the oil. Do not crowd in the pan. If you must, do these in two batches.
• Cook tenders, turning occasionally to get both sides golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels before serving.

DOUBLE DIPPED SPICY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium high heat. A cube of bread should brown in a 40 count when oil is ready.
• Set out 3 disposable pie tins. Mix flour with paprika, poultry seasoning, cayenne, and allspice. Divide seasoned flour between 2 tins. Pour buttermilk into a tin. Line up tins as such: flour, buttermilk, and then flour.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces in flour, then buttermilk, then a second coating of flour.
• Cook chicken 6 minutes on each side, until deep golden brown and firm. Drain chicken on paper bags and cool before packing up for picnic basket.

DOUBLE DIPPED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. In a shallow platter, combine the buttermilk, water, and red pepper sauce. Soak the chicken pieces, turn to coat, then cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If time allows, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours because the buttermilk promotes tenderness. Place flour in a shallow platter. Season it by mixing in salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika, and cayenne. Roll the marinated chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until well coated. Then, dip chicken in the buttermilk bath again followed by another coat of seasoned flour. Allow the chicken to sit in the flour and dry out while preparing the oil, this will help the coating stay on better. The buttermilk will keep absorbing the seasoned flour, which then fries up to form a crunchy crust. Heat oil in a large electric skillet to 350 degrees F. There should be about 1-inch of fat in the pan. Carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer, skin side down. Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will plummet; make sure the fat continues to bubble around the chicken. Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other side 5 minutes. Turn again, frying a total of 15 minutes. The turning will produce a golden-crisp skin with even color. Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Do not put hot chicken directly in a bowl or container, the air can not circulate and the steam will cause the crust to fall off. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.

SUPER EASY CHICKEN FINGERS

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!

DOUBLE-DIPPED BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, thyme, Tabasco, Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon of the salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the pepper in a nonreactive bowl large enough to contain all of the chicken pieces with at least 1 inch to spare. Add the chicken and turn to coat fully in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator about 45 minutes before frying.
• Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a large, shallow bowl, combine the flour, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade and roll it around in the seasoned flour until completely covered. Set it on the prepared baking sheet; repeat with the remaining chicken. Dip the coated chicken pieces once more in the marinade, then again in flour. Return the pieces to the baking sheet (a few minutes' rest makes for a sturdier, crisper coating).
• Have a wire cooling rack set over paper towels ready. In a large, heavy Dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F on a deep-fat thermometer. Using kitchen tongs, add a few chicken pieces at a time to the hot oil (crowding will lower the temperature, making for greasy chicken). Fry the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 180°F, about 10 minutes per side (watch carefully, it can easily burn). Transfer the cooked chicken to the wire rack. Serve immediately or at room temperature (don't let the chicken sit more than 2 hours).
• Do it Early
• The chicken can be fried up to 2 days in advance, covered, and refrigerated. Serve it cold-a classic Texas picnic food-or reheat on wire racks set on baking sheets in a 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Tip
• If the chicken looks pretty dark before it is cooked through, transfer to wire racks set on baking sheets and bake in a 375°F oven until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 180°F on an instant-read thermometer. Keep fried chicken warm in a 200°F oven. Using a digital thermometer eliminates the need to stand over the chicken. When the alarm sounds, the meat is done.

CONTEST-WINNING CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in buttermilk mixture, then in flour mixture; toss to coat., In an deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, until chicken is no longer pink and crust is golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

CHICKEN FINGERS

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.

DOUBLE DIPPED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a shallow platter, combine the buttermilk, water, and red pepper sauce.
• Soak the chicken pieces, turn to coat, then cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• If time allows, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours because the buttermilk promotes tenderness.
• Place flour in a shallow platter.
• Season it by mixing in salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika, and cayenne.
• Roll the marinated chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until well coated.
• Then, dip chicken in the buttermilk bath again followed by another coat of seasoned flour.
• Allow the chicken to sit in the flour and dry out while preparing the oil, this will help the coating stay on better.
• The buttermilk will keep absorbing the seasoned flour, which then fries up to form a crunchy crust.
• Heat oil in a large elctric skillet to 350 degrees F.
• There should be about 1-inch of fat in the pan.
• Carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer, skin side down.
• Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will plummet; make sure the fat continues to bubble around the chicken.
• Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other side 5 minutes.
• Turn again, frying a total of 15 minutes.
• The turning will produce a golden-crisp skin with even color.
• Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Do not put hot chicken directly in a bowl or container, the air won't circulate and the steam will cause the crust to fall off.
• Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.

BREADED CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder. Pour mixture into bag with chicken. Seal, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
• In another large, resealable plastic bag, mix together the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder. Remove chicken from refrigerator, and drain, discarding buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture bag. Seal, and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Carefully place coated chicken in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS (OVEN-BAKED OPTION)

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts into about 3/4-inch strips (or as desired).
• In a large bowl combine the buttermilk with egg and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Place the chicken strips into the buttermilk mixture; using cleans hands toss to coat in the milk mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours (tossing the chicken strips a few times during chilling time).
• Prepare a baking sheet or a couple of large plates to place the coated chicken fingers on.
• For the breading in a large resealable heavy plastic bag (or a shallow bowl) combine the flour with all the remaining ingredients.
• Remove the chicken strips and discard the buttermilk allowing any excess to drip off.
• Place the strips into the flour mixture mixture and toss to coat completely.
• Place the coated strips onto the baking sheet or plate (have all the strips coated before you begin frying, for extra crispness you may double dip in the coating before frying if desired).
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F.
• Place the chicken fingers in hot oil a few at a time and fry until golden brown and the juices run clear.
• Place on a rack or a heavy brown paper bag to drain then lightly sprinkle with more seasoning salt if desired (do not use a paper towel or the coating will become soggy).
• TO OVEN-BAKE; place the coated chicken fingers on a greased baking sheet, bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes.