Best Kid Pleasin Chicken Fingers Recipes

Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. chicken tenders
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 box shredded wheat cereal, crushed (cornflakes or textured soy protein can be substituted)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup honey
1 cup light sour cream or non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon packaged ranch dressing seasoning
Canola oil

Steps:

Combine the buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Marinate the chicken tenders for minimum of 1-2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a flat dish pour 1/2 box of crushed shredded wheat. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix well to combine. Dredge chicken tenders in the shredded wheat and place onto a baking sheet. Lightly spray tenders on all sides with canola oil. Bake at 400 degrees F for approximately 15-18 minutes. In a small bowl combine mustard and honey.
In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and ranch seasoning. Remove chicken tenders from oven and place on platter. Serve with dipping sauces.

Kid-Pleasin' Chicken Fingers image

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
oil for deep frying

Steps:

Place chicken strips in a large plastic zipping bag. In a bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally. In a separate plastic zipping bag, combine remaining ingredients except oil; mix well. Drain chicken; discard buttermilk mixture. Add chicken to bag with flour mixture; seal bag and shake to coat. In an electric skillet over high heat, heat several inches of oil to 375 degrees. Working in batches, add chicken and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden and chicken juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

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Kids Favorite Chicken Fingers image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400^. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside. --- Cut chicken pieces into small finger pieces. Fill a large ziploc plastic bag with potato chips and seal. Now let the kids crush the chips with the back of a wooden spoon.
2. While the chips are being crushed; in a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until fully blended. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture; then into the bag of crushed chips, let the kids shake gently to coat evenly.
3. Now you can place the pieces on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, turning only once during the cooking time. Serve with your favorite sauce or those suggested above.