The BEST Homemade Chicken Fingers

 

Chicken Finger Title

Once upon a time, I had an idea to make my own chicken fingers.  I’d never done it before, so I was nervous.  But the idea of eating baked chicken ONE MORE TIME, was enough to drive me insane.

So I took a chance, and you know what?

Two years later, this is still one of the best cooking ideas I’ve ever had.

Before I get carried away here, I’m sure this recipe exists out there somewhere. But considering I’d never grown up eating fried chicken, and never made it in my life, it’s pretty darn impressive I whipped this together. So in my heart, this is my recipe.

These fingers are crunchy, flavorful, and tender!

And I’m pretty sure Michael Scott calls that a “win-win-win”.

If you’re in a rut tonight, this is the answer to your problem! All you need are a few items from your cupboard!

Ingredients:

2 boneless chicken breasts

½ cup flour

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups panko

Enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan

Salt

My Favorite Seasoning:

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp ground mustard

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp dill weed

1/2 tsp Alessi Dipping spices

salt

Directions:

  1. Cut chicken into strips for “chicken tenders” or small pieces for “nuggets”
  2. Season chicken with “My Favorite Seasoning“.
  3. Dredge the chicken in the flour, followed by the  lightly beaten eggs, and finally the panko. Make sure the chicken is well covered.

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    Ignore the MILK in this picture. Although, you can use it, it’s not necessary! 🙂

  4. Heat pan with oil (or use a pot to prevent splashing) over medium heat. Chicken Finger Pan Fry
  5. Once pan is hot (about 2-3 minutes), add in as many chicken pieces to fill up the bottom of the pan. Cover with lid. Cook 2-3 minutes per side.Chicken-Tender-Fry
  6. Dry on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt to taste. Chicken Fingers Ready

If making several batches, keep the finished chicken tenders warm in a 200 degree oven.

Like I said, super easy, super delicious.  I hope you love these as much as I do!

ENJOY!

PS… my favorite sauces to eat this with include: Frank’s sweet and spicy sauce, homemade yogurt sauce with dill and garlic, or even an extra packet of Chick-fil-a sauce! You can now click here to check out more sauce recipes.

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Katie Short
Hi, I’m Katie. I am new at this stay-at-home-mom thing, and I live in the deep HOT south. My days can be long and tiring at times, but I want to bring glory to God daily by loving my closest neighbors… my family. It is a calling, and I count it all joy. My days are spent playing outside with my son, sitting in a rocking chair with my “sweet potato” of a baby girl, and cooking yummy gut-healing food for my hubby. I am so excited to have the opportunity to write blog posts for AGoodTired and I hope you will find as much laughter and encouragement here as I have.

4 Comments on The BEST Homemade Chicken Fingers

  1. Frank Hurtte
    June 3, 2016 at 7:51 am (8 years ago)

    Lauren, I can’t believe you grew up without fried chicken on the menu. I thought I would share a bit of family history with you. Your hubby’s great-grandma Ula Hurtte used to make fried chicken literally every day. It seems as though my grandfather Orin Hurtte was fond enough of it he would request it every day. He used to take a couple of pieces to work in the coal mine every day in his lunch bucket. Grandma told me, she would get up early and fry it before he left for work (which would have been very early in the morning). He would have a piece of chicken with his breakfast, then the chicken in his lunch bucket and no doubt left overs for supper later that night. During their courtship, grandma and her twin sister along with grandpa and Uncle Frank (not me but my namesake) used to play cards until the early morning hours then go out and catch a chicken from the yard. Their late night/early morning feast… Fried Chicken.

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    • Cathy
      June 7, 2016 at 11:22 am (8 years ago)

      Katie these are delicious.

      Reply
    • Lauren Souers
      June 11, 2016 at 9:07 pm (8 years ago)

      Great story! Wish I could say I got up early to fry Daniel some chicken…
      🙂

      Reply
  2. Cindy Hart
    March 26, 2023 at 12:00 am (1 year ago)

    Hi! I am Frank’s cousin. My dad was Robert Hurtte. This was the 1st time I had heard the chicken story about my grandmother, Ula Hurtte and her husband and my grandfather, Oren. My family lived in Texas while they were all in Taylorville, IL
    Thank you for sharing this story and your recipe for fried chicken. I look forward to trying it!

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