CHICKEN FINGERS WITH ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE

Chicken Fingers with Orange Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 15

Finely grated zest of 2 oranges
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup honey
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

In a large nonreactive dish, combine orange zest, both juices, garlic, dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Add chicken; cover, and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, pulse breadcrumbs, butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper until fine crumbs. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off; dredge in breadcrumb coating. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet; bake until crisp and brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
Meanwhile, strain marinade into a small saucepan. Measure out 2 tablespoons; mix with cornstarch in a small bowl. Bring marinade in pan to a boil. Drizzle in cornstarch mixture, whisking constantly; boil, stirring, 1 minute more. Let cool slightly; stir in honey. Serve with chicken fingers.