Hot Chicken Fingers Recipes

HOT CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce. Working in batches, dredge chicken tenders in the flour mixture then dip in buttermilk mixture. Dredge for a second time in flour mixture, shake off excess flour and place on a baking sheet while you dredge the rest of the tenders.
• Meanwhile, pour about 1 1Ž2-in vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches about 350 degrees F, or until the oil is shimmer. (If a splash of water sizzles when you flick it into the pan, it's ready.) Working in batches, add 3-4 chicken tenders to the hot oil using tongs. Do not crowd the pan, or the oil will cool! Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook until the second side is golden and the chicken is cooked through, 3-4 more minutes. Place the fried chicken tenders on a cooling rack lined with paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the spices and brown sugar. While it's still hot, toss the fried chicken in the spice mix until it's evenly coated. This makes it spicy! Serve hot with biscuits and pickles.

FLAMIN' HOT CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° and line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper. Season chicken tenders generously with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour. Next, dip tenders in egg, and then in Cheetos crumbs.
• Place chicken on baking sheet and bake 25 minutes. Serve hot, with ranch dressing for dipping.

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!

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.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS

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.

BUFFALO CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with a nonstick spray.
• In a bag, mix together flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. On a plate, mix the bread crumbs with the rest of the garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
• Shake the chicken pieces with the seasoned flour. Beat egg whites with 1 tablespoon water, and place egg mixture in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip seasoned chicken in egg mixture, then roll in the seasoned bread crumb mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for about 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Use tongs to turn pieces over. Bake 8 minutes longer, or until chicken juices run clear.

CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat.
• Remove chicken from egg mixture, and dredge in bread crumbs. Working in batches, carefully place dredged chicken into heated oil, and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with dipping sauce and vegetable sticks on the side.

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.

FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS (TENDERS)

Steps:

• Heat oil in frying pan.
• In a shallow dish, combine flour, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Mix with fork until well blended.
• In a separate shallow dish, "scramble" the eggs with the milk.
• Coat each tender with flour mixture, then egg mixture, then another coat of flour mixture.
• Fry until golden brown, about 5 - 7 minutes per tender. Can cook in batches.

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the breast halves in half crosswise, then lengthwise into strips 1/2-inch wide.
• Blend salt, pepper, oregano and the flour well in a flat dish. Add the chicken pieces in one layer. Stir to season, keeping each strip separate.
• Heat the butter and oil over high heat in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Add the chicken, cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes more. Add the coriander and lime juice and continue cooking. Blend well and serve immediately.

BUFFALO CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In shallow dish, place buffalo wing sauce. In another shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, paprika, salt and butter. Dip chicken into wing sauce; coat evenly with bread crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
• Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is starting to brown. Serve chicken with dressing and celery sticks.

TENNESSEE HOT FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Season chicken tenders with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
• In shallow bowl, mix flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper with whisk. In another shallow bowl, beat buttermilk and hot sauce together with whisk. Dredge chicken tenders in seasoned flour, then in buttermilk mixture, and back in flour.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot (350°F). Fry tenders in hot oil, all at once, about 5 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown and no longer pink in center (at least 165°F). Place on rack lined with paper towels to drain, with paper towels underneath rack.
• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Beat in paprika, red pepper and garlic powder with whisk. Brush fried chicken tenders with spicy butter. Serve with slices of white bread and sweet pickles, if desired.

SUPER MOIST AND TENDER CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• 1. Cut chicken breasts into bite sized strips or nuggets. Place in bowl of water and set aside.
• 2. Pour the bread flour in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• 3. Pour the bread crumbs in another bowl and set aside.
• 4. In another bowl, beat the egg, 1/2 cup water and half and half together.
• 5. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
• 6. Take a chicken strip from the water and dip in the seasoned flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumbs, making sure the chicken is fully coated in each step.
• 7. Set the coated chicken aside to dry and repeat step 6 with the remaining pieces.
• 8. As pieces dry, you can begin to fry them until they are well browned on all sides, approximately 2 minutes per side, depending on the size of the piece.