Best Chicken Fingers With Apricot Dipping Sauce Recipes

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CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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Satisfying a hungry crowd is simple with these oven-baked morsels. The bite-sized chicken pieces are served with an incredibly easy sauce that combines apricot preserves and mustard. -Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk, divided
2 large eggs
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour and 1/4 cup buttermilk in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. In a fourth shallow bowl, combine cornflakes, onion powder, garlic salt, salt, oregano and pepper. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture and then cornflake mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Arrange chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until juices run clear, 15-18 minutes. In a small bowl, combine apricot preserves and mustard. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ZAXBY'S CHICKEN FINGERS DIPPING SAUCE



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This sauce is really good with chicken and a great alternative to the traditional BBQ sauce. I like the full teaspoon of black pepper. This is also great on a chicken sandwich.

Provided by franny

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder together in a bowl; add Worcestershire sauce to the mayonnaise mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Sprinkle enough black pepper over the surface of the mayonnaise mixture to cover; stir to incorporate. Repeat sprinkling and stirring of black pepper.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the seasonings have blended into the sauce, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 218 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SPICED CHICKEN FINGERS WITH SWEET-SOUR SAUCE



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Canola oil, to cook
1 small onion, roughly diced
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1 medium carrot, peeled, roughly diced
1 small pineapple, peeled, roughly diced
2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 cups rice flour
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/4 tablespoon cayenne
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 quart cold soda water
4 single chicken breasts, skinless, 3 by 1/2 by 1/2-inch strips
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a hot sauce pot coated with oil, saute the onions, ginger and carrots until soft, about 8 minutes. Season and add the pineapple, juice and vinegar. Cook until pineapple is soft, about 5 minutes. Puree mixture and check for seasoning. In another sauce pot filled 1/3 full of oil, heat to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne and sesame seeds. Whisk in the soda until a pancake batter consistency is achieved. Dip the chicken fingers individually in the batter and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • PLATING Serve the soup in a small bowl on the same plate as a pile of mac-n-cheese. Place fingers on a plate around a small bowl of dipping sauce.
  • Drink Suggestion: Fresh Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Limes and Club Soda for house made spritzers.

CHICKEN FINGERS



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Almost everyone in my family requests these golden chicken fingers as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken strips early in the day to cut down on last-minute fuss. -Charlotte Baillargeon, Hinsdale, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
Oil for frying
Minced fresh parsley, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

EASY CHICKEN FINGERS WITH TWO DIPPING SAUCES



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Homemade chicken fingers, plus an apricot-honey sauce and a creamy blue-cheese dip will keep the whole family happy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips
2/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for rack
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons apricot jam
7 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup buttermilk and honey. Add chicken, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Heat broiler. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate. Lift chicken from buttermilk; dredge in breadcrumbs, patting them in. Lightly oil a rack large enough to hold chicken in a single layer; place rack on a baking sheet. Arrange chicken on a rack, and brush chicken with oil.
  • Broil 4 inches from heat source (without turning), until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt.
  • Meanwhile, prepare sauces: In a small bowl, stir together jam, 6 teaspoons lemon juice, and mustard. In a separate bowl, stir together blue cheese and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and teaspoon lemon juice; sprinkle with scallion. Serve sauces with chicken fingers.

APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Apricot Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LainieBug

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Cool and store in refrigerator.
  • I'm guessing at the number of servings, but it does make about 3/4 cup of sauce.

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH PEANUT APRICOT SAUCE



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If you do not have coriander on hand you can use ½ tsp dried basil. Also, orange marmalade can be used in lieu of the apricot jam.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon coriander, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Slice each breast lengthwise into 4 equal strips.
  • In shallow bowl, whisk egg with cold water.
  • In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, coriander, Cajun seasoning and salt.
  • Dip chicken strips into egg mixture, then into crumb mixture to coat all over.
  • Arrange chicken on greased rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until golden and no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes.
  • Peanut Apricot Sauce: Meanwhile in microwaveable bowl, combine apple juice, peanut butter, jam, garlic and vinegar; cover and microwave at medium-high for 2 minutes or until blended and warm, stirring once. Serve warm with chicken strips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 516.1, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 36.6

HAM-WRAPPED CHICKEN FINGERS WITH APRICOT-MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE



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A covering of ham gives our crispy oven-baked chicken fingers a tasty twist; serve with apricot-mustard dipping sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for baking sheet
12 chicken tenderloins, tendons removed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 thin slices of Black Forest or other cured ham, halved diagonally
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a large, rimmed baking sheet, and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap each piece in 1 ham slice.
  • Stir together breadcrumbs, melted butter, and cheese in a wide shallow bowl. Put the flour and egg mixture in separate bowls. Dredge chicken pieces in flour, then dip in egg mixture and breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat completely.
  • Transfer coated chicken to prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt jam with 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in mustard; cook until just heated through. Cover to keep warm.
  • Let chicken fingers cool slightly. Serve with dipping sauce.

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