Chicken Fingers With Curried Ketchup Food

PRETZEL-CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS WITH CURRY KETCHUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, curry powder and fennel pollen. Set aside to let the flavors relax as you prepare the chicken.
• Slice the chicken breasts at a slight angle, about 1/3-inch thick, making 4-inch-long chicken fingers. Place the flour, eggs and pretzel crumbs in three separate shallow bowls. Season the flour and egg each with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Working one at a time, dip the chicken fingers in the flour, then in the egg and, lastly, in the pretzel crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of the oil to the pan. When hot, add half of the chicken fingers -- the chicken should begin to sizzle gently when it hits the pan. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken fingers, wiping out the pan between uses.
• Serve warm with the curry ketchup for dipping.

CEREAL CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a baking dish, combine the crushed cereal (can be crushed in the food processor), Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Beat the eggs in a separate baking dish. Dip each chicken tender in the eggs, then evenly coat them with the cereal mixture. Place the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice!

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH CURRIED KETCHUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a rack on a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray. Whisk the eggs, mustard, 1 teaspoon curry powder, the cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Mix the panko with 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in another bowl. Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat with the panko. Place the chicken on the rack and mist all over with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot with a steamer rack or basket in place. Add the broccoli, cover and steam until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix the ketchup, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in a small bowl. Serve the chicken strips with the curried ketchup and broccoli.

CASHEW CHICKEN FINGERS WITH CURRY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients together in a shallow plate/bowl/ziplock bag; mix well.
• Coat the chicken strips with the flour mixture by placing them into the ziplock bag and shaking it, or using chopsticks to dredge them in the plate.
• Lightly beat the egg (I put it in a wide soup bowl/plate; it's easier for dipping).
• Shaking off excess flour, dip the chicken fingers in the beaten egg.
• Immediately, roll the chicken in the crushed cashews to coat; set the nut-coated chicken onto lightly oiled baking pan.
• Repeat with remaining chicken.
• You may now bake the chicken fingers or chill it in the fridge for a few hours until you're ready to cook (chilling may help the coating to adhere better).
• Just before baking, drizzle melted butter/oil over chicken and bake in preheated oven at 400°F / 210°C for 10-15mins, until cooked through and golden brown.
• To make sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• You may also serve the chicken fingers with ketchup or sweet Thai chili sauce.

CURRY KETCHUP CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Whisk together the ketchup, curry powder and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and toss until they are completely coated in the ketchup mixture.
• Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and spoon over the remaining marinade to make sure that a thick even layer of the ketchup mixture remains on the skin. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Roast until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer and the ketchup mixture begins to caramelize, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Serve the chicken over cooked white rice and garnish with the cilantro.