Many of us appreciate going out to a meal every now and again and we may love fast food, both for the taste and for the convenience. If you are craving a fast food treat, it is likely that chicken fingers may be on the menu. It tends to be something that we buy when we are out but you don’t need to go out to enjoy it any longer.
This crispy buffalo chicken finger recipe is the perfect solution to your fast food cravings. Not only is it delicious enough to be on the menu at your favorite restaurant, you will know everything that goes into it from the start. Try making this one for your family and just watch how quickly it disappears. They may just request it off of the menu time and time again.
Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or tenders
5 cups corn flakes cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s buffalo wing sauce
optional for serving: celery sticks and blue cheese sauce
Creamy Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
Directions:
If using chicken breasts, pound down and cut into strips.
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Place the corn flakes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika into a food processor. Pulse 4-5 times until the cereal is broken down. Not completely crushed; some larger pieces can remain. Pour into a large bowl. Place the flour into a separate bowl. Then in a third bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
Coat each chicken strip in flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip in egg mixture and let any excess drip off. Then generously roll in the corn flakes, shaking off any excess. Place the chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each piece over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the centers are cooked through, about more 10 minutes. Baking times may vary, just make sure the chicken is cooked through by cutting into a thick piece. If you like them browner, bake a couple minutes longer.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then carefully place the chicken fingers into a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce on top and gently stir to coat. Taste and add more sauce if desired. Serve warm with blue cheese dipping sauce.
Blue cheese dipping sauce: Stir sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and serve.
Leftover chicken fingers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave or for 10-12 minutes in a 350°F (177°C) oven.