Kids Favorite Chicken Fingers Recipes

KID-FRIENDLY CHICKEN FINGERS

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.

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.

KIDS FAVORITE CHICKEN FINGERS

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.