Double Dipped Chicken Fingers Food

DOUBLE DIPPED CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Place chicken tenders in a medium-sized bowl.
• Add water and salt; stir.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Place flour and seasoned salt in a shallow bowl.
• In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs.
• Drain chicken from salt water.
• Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
• Place on floured baking sheet.
• Pour peanut oil in a large heavy skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
• Dip the chicken again in the egg, then again dredge in flour.
• When oil is hot, place tenders in the oil. Do not crowd in the pan. If you must, do these in two batches.
• Cook tenders, turning occasionally to get both sides golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels before serving.

DOUBLE DIPPED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a shallow platter, combine the buttermilk, water, and red pepper sauce.
• Soak the chicken pieces, turn to coat, then cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• If time allows, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours because the buttermilk promotes tenderness.
• Place flour in a shallow platter.
• Season it by mixing in salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika, and cayenne.
• Roll the marinated chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until well coated.
• Then, dip chicken in the buttermilk bath again followed by another coat of seasoned flour.
• Allow the chicken to sit in the flour and dry out while preparing the oil, this will help the coating stay on better.
• The buttermilk will keep absorbing the seasoned flour, which then fries up to form a crunchy crust.
• Heat oil in a large elctric skillet to 350 degrees F.
• There should be about 1-inch of fat in the pan.
• Carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer, skin side down.
• Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will plummet; make sure the fat continues to bubble around the chicken.
• Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other side 5 minutes.
• Turn again, frying a total of 15 minutes.
• The turning will produce a golden-crisp skin with even color.
• Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Do not put hot chicken directly in a bowl or container, the air won't circulate and the steam will cause the crust to fall off.
• Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.

DOUBLE DIPPED SPICY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium high heat. A cube of bread should brown in a 40 count when oil is ready.
• Set out 3 disposable pie tins. Mix flour with paprika, poultry seasoning, cayenne, and allspice. Divide seasoned flour between 2 tins. Pour buttermilk into a tin. Line up tins as such: flour, buttermilk, and then flour.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces in flour, then buttermilk, then a second coating of flour.
• Cook chicken 6 minutes on each side, until deep golden brown and firm. Drain chicken on paper bags and cool before packing up for picnic basket.

DOUBLE DIPPED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. In a shallow platter, combine the buttermilk, water, and red pepper sauce. Soak the chicken pieces, turn to coat, then cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If time allows, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours because the buttermilk promotes tenderness. Place flour in a shallow platter. Season it by mixing in salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika, and cayenne. Roll the marinated chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until well coated. Then, dip chicken in the buttermilk bath again followed by another coat of seasoned flour. Allow the chicken to sit in the flour and dry out while preparing the oil, this will help the coating stay on better. The buttermilk will keep absorbing the seasoned flour, which then fries up to form a crunchy crust. Heat oil in a large electric skillet to 350 degrees F. There should be about 1-inch of fat in the pan. Carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer, skin side down. Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will plummet; make sure the fat continues to bubble around the chicken. Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other side 5 minutes. Turn again, frying a total of 15 minutes. The turning will produce a golden-crisp skin with even color. Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Do not put hot chicken directly in a bowl or container, the air can not circulate and the steam will cause the crust to fall off. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.

BREADED CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder. Pour mixture into bag with chicken. Seal, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
• In another large, resealable plastic bag, mix together the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder. Remove chicken from refrigerator, and drain, discarding buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture bag. Seal, and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Carefully place coated chicken in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

EASY CHICKEN FINGERS WITH TWO DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup buttermilk and honey. Add chicken, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight, turning occasionally.
• Heat broiler. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate. Lift chicken from buttermilk; dredge in breadcrumbs, patting them in. Lightly oil a rack large enough to hold chicken in a single layer; place rack on a baking sheet. Arrange chicken on a rack, and brush chicken with oil.
• Broil 4 inches from heat source (without turning), until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt.
• Meanwhile, prepare sauces: In a small bowl, stir together jam, 6 teaspoons lemon juice, and mustard. In a separate bowl, stir together blue cheese and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and teaspoon lemon juice; sprinkle with scallion. Serve sauces with chicken fingers.

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE

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.

DOUBLE CHEESE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a resealable plastic bag, mix Bisquick mix, breadcrumbs, cheese, cheese crackers, garlic salt and oregano leaves.
• In shallow dish, beat egg whites slightly. Dip the chicken tenders in egg whites; place in bag with Bisquick mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
• Place chicken tenders on the cookie sheet; drizzle butter over chicken. Bake 15 minutes.

SUPER EASY CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Roll chicken pieces in the melted butter or margarine, then roll in the breadcrumbs
• Bake the chicken fingers in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 10 minutes or until they are brown and pierce easily with a fork. Ready to serve!

TASTY CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salad dressing mix and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Dip chicken strips in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once. Drain on paper towels.