Lees Chicken Fingers Food

CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into strips (chicken fillets can be left as is). Coat the strips with flour then dip each in the beaten egg.
• Roll the strips in the cornflakes.
• Set the strips on wax paper until ready to cook.
• At this point the strips can be refrigerated for use the next day.
• In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt half of the margarine. Stir in half of the canola oil.
• Add half of the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or the until the coating is crisp and the chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan and keep the fingers warm.
• Repeat with the remaining margarine, oil and chicken fingers.
• *Oven bake method: Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Put chicken fingers on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes turning once. The coating should be crisp and the chicken should be juicy without any pink inside.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the milk, cayenne, eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper in another shallow dish until combined. Put the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
• Dredge the chicken fingers in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing to help adhere well. Set aside on a piece of wax paper or a baking sheet.
• Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the chicken fingers, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken fingers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt. Serve with honey mustard, spicy ketchup and/or ranch dressing for dipping.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the chicken and buttermilk in a shallow dish. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Put the cereal in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish. Season the chicken with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in the cereal to fully coat and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Leave the chicken on the baking sheet to cool slightly. It will become crispier.
• Serve with the mustard sauce.
• In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the honey.

CHEESY CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts into strips @ 1/4 inch wide, then add to yogurt in a zip lock bag or resealable bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, shaking to mix @ every 20 minutes.
• Place the dry ingredients into a food processor in order and pulse blend until the crackers broken into the size of your choice.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for @ 5 minutes a side until crispy.

FINGER LICKIN' CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray 8x8 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Remove skins from drumsticks.
• Rub salt and pepper to taste on chicken.
• Place in pan.
• Mix sauces, honey, lemon juice, cumin, oregano, and garlic together and set aside.
• Place chicken in oven.
• Baste chicken with the sauce every 10 minutes or so for the first 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes pour remaining sauce over each chicken drumstick and place back in oven for another 30 minute or until juices run clear.
• Serve and enjoy!