Homemade Frozen Chicken Fingers Recipes

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.

FREEZER READY CORNFLAKE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet that will fit into your freezer with foil and have ready to go.
• Mix together cornflakes, parsley, and salt in a shallow dish.
• Mix together the 1/3 cup dressing, water, and hot pepper sauce to taste in a large mixing bowl.
• Cut each chicken breast into several long strips, trimming any fat.
• Drop the chicken strips into the wet mixture and stir to coat well.
• Roll each chicken strip (one a a time) into the crumbly mixture, coating well.
• Set each coated strip onto the foil lined pan, leaving a little space between each.
• Freeze until firm- approximately 2 hours or so.
• (Once frozen, you can store in a freezer bag for 1 month), then store in airtight freeezer containers.
• When ready to serve, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Set frozen chicken fingers in a single layer on a lightly greased foil lined jelly roll pan (or large cookie sheet with sides)- approx 15x10".
• Bake 18-20 minutes from frozen until no longer pink inside and outside is golden.
• Serve warm with a bowl of dressing for dip.