Homemade Chicken Fingers. Chicken fingers are very popular in Philadelphia, which is where I was raised and currently lived! There are Deli's and Chinese fast food stores on pretty much every other corner in Philly. Homemade chicken fingers marinated in buttermilk, then fried to crispy golden brown.
These homemade chicken fingers are one of my favorite freezer recipes since they hold up and reheat so well. The beauty of chicken fingers is in their simplicity: tender meat and a crunchy, deep-fried exterior. Oh, chicken fingers, pillar of American cooking (and the kids menu). You can cook Homemade Chicken Fingers using 7 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Homemade Chicken Fingers
- You need 1 pound of boneless chicken breasts, trimmed to 1 inch wide by 3 inches long.
- Prepare 2 of eggs.
- You need 1 cup of crushed pork rinds.
- It's 1 TBS of salt.
- Prepare 1 tsp of black pepper.
- Prepare 1 tsp of smoked paprika.
- It's 1 tsp of garlic.
These crunchy baked chicken tenders are life changing! The secret to truly golden, truly crunchy baked breaded chicken is to toast the breadcrumbs in the oven first. These crispy chicken fingers are baked in the oven and so delicious and flavorful. Kids love chicken fingers and they just can't get enough.
Homemade Chicken Fingers step by step
- Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil..
- Wash the chicken fingers and pat dry..
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed pork rinds, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic. Pour the mixture into a sealable plastic bag..
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each chicken finger into the eggs to coat..
- Add the egg-coated chicken fingers to the bag with the spice mixture. Seal and shake the bag to coat the chicken..
- Place the chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes..
- Flip the chicken over and over for another 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown..
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving..
Because they're tasty and easy to eat. How to Make Homemade Chicken Fingers. In a plate with edges or small dish - I use a storage container that has a top and bottom that are large enough to hold a. You can make anything more delicious, even an all-time family favorite with these easy-to-make-easier-to-finish oven-fried chicken tenders. They're the perfect recipe to put together in no time!