You’ll be shocked at how easy it is to make perfectly crisp homemade baked (not fried!) chicken fingers at home along with a dip that will quickly become a favourite in your house just like it is in ours!
If you’ve been buying chicken fingers pre-made and want to create something more wholesome for your crew … try this recipe! These chicken fingers have so much flavour thanks to the Spicy Maple Mustard and are super crispy, moist and tender. The secret to crispy chicken fingers is in the coating which gets a quick toast in a pan with some extra virgin olive oil before being baked. We go out of our way to buy organic chicken that is sourced from a local farm that cares for their animals and I would urge you to do the same! Like most kids, there are few things that my kids like more than chicken fingers for dinner. They’re fun to eat, taste great and can be dipped … and anything that can be dipped earns huge bonus points in the kid world!
I partnered with Maison Orphée this month to create this recipe using some of their amazing products: have you tried any of them? I’m SO impressed; we’ve used them for years! I LOVE their extra virgin olive oils, I buy it every week (we go through a lot of olive oil and theirs is such a beautiful product) along with their coconut oil and grey sea salt that I buy for everyone I know, and Maison Orphée has just come out with a line of new mustards and vinaigrette dressings (that double as a marinade) that are all sooooo good!
I had my cousin Steph over the other night, and she can’t eat gluten. So of course I tried to make a gluten free version and bam, nailed it! It’s so easy guys – just substitute the flour for cornstarch and the Panko for gluten-free Panko (there are so many varieties on the market now!). Of course, like always, make sure that your ingredients like your spices are gluten free if serving it to someone with celiac disease. Many spices are not suitable.
Perfectly crispy baked chicken fingers in a few simple steps served with a spicy maple mustard dip that everyone will love!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Author Fraiche Nutrition
Ingredients
Spicy Maple Mustard Dip
- 1/4cupMaison Orphée Spicy Maple Mustard
- 1/2cupmayonnaise
- 2teaspoonsmaple syrupoptional, depending on how sweet you like it
Chicken:
- 3poundschicken tenders or chicken breastcut into strips about ½” thick
- 1/2teaspoonsaltI use Maison Orphée Fine Grey Sea Salt
- 1/2teaspoonpepper
- 1/2teaspoonsweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
Flour coating
- 1cupflour
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1/2teaspoonpepper
- 1/2teaspoonsweet paprika
- 1/2teaspoongarlic powder
Egg coating:
- 4free range eggs
- 1tablespoonMaison Orphée Spicy Maple Mustard
Panko coating
- 1/4cupMaison Orphée extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2cupspanko bread crumbs
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1/2teaspoonpepper
- 1/2 teaspoonsweet paprika
- 1/2teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper (you can alternately place a metal baking rack on each baking sheet, both work).
To prepare the dip, stir the mustard and mayonnaise together in a small bowl. Add maple syrup to taste, stir well, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Place the chicken in a medium bowl and season with the salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Toss to coat and set aside.
In a separate shallow medium bowl or pie plate, stir together all of the flour coating ingredients and set aside.
In a separate shallow medium bowl or pie plate, whisk together the eggs and mustard and set aside.
To make the panko coating, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon, tossing until the panko is lightly toasted and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, place in a large shallow dish and set aside.
To assemble the chicken fingers, lightly dredge a piece of chicken on all sides in the flour coating (shaking off the excess), followed by the egg mixture (again on both sides) and then the panko mixture, being sure to lightly press some panko on all sides of the chicken finger. Place the finger on the prepared baking sheet and repeat this process with the remaining chicken fingers until they are all coated.
Bake the chicken fingers for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the chicken fingers are golden brown and the internal temperature is 165F. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes
To make these gluten free simply substitute corn starch for the flour and gluten free Panko for the regular Panko crumbs, being careful that all of your other ingredients are free of gluten of course.
Thank you to Maison Orphée for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.
FAQs
Baked Breaded Chicken - 1 tender
- Total Fat 2.7g 3%
- Saturated Fat 1g 5%
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g.
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g.
- Cholesterol 40mg 13%
- Sodium 191mg 8%
- Total Carbohydrates 7.5g 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 207 | Calories |
|---|
| 3g | Fat |
| 11g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
Sep 19, 2023
Instead, we recommend turning to your oven (or your air fryer, but more on that later) for the best results. Reheating the chicken in a hot oven quickly crisps up the skin and heats through the meat without drying it out.
How to reheat chicken tenders in a convection oven? ›
Convection Oven at 400 degrees for about 3 to 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Take the fried chicken out of the refrigerator and set on the counter while the oven preheats. ... Place the chicken on an oven-safe baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
How many chicken fingers is a serving? ›
Chicken Fingers: A typical serving of chicken fingers (usually 3-4 pieces) can contain around 300 to 400 calories.
Can I eat chicken fingers on a diet? ›
While fried chicken tender can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet, it's important to be aware of the potential drawbacks. Consuming excess fried chicken fingers or tenders may lead to higher cholesterol and sodium levels, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
How many carbs are in oven baked chicken tenders? ›
Snap Kitchen Oven Baked Chicken Tenders (1 serving) contains 22g total carbs, 17g net carbs, 15g fat, 27g protein, and 320 calories.
How many carbs are in 2 breaded chicken tenders? ›
Culver's Chicken Tenders 2 Pieces (1 serving) contains 21g total carbs, 20g net carbs, 12g fat, 20g protein, and 270 calories.
What is the carb count for breaded chicken tenders? ›
A single serving of chicken tenders provides 499 calories and 31.7 grams of carbs. The breading provides a small amount of fiber (2.2 grams) and may even provide a small amount of sugar, although the actual count can vary based on the brand that you consume.
How long to reheat chicken fingers in the oven? ›
In general, we've found reheated chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 120°F. This will take between 12 and 15 minutes in a preheated 400ºF oven. That's hot enough to taste good without drying out. And as long as you eat it right away, it won't be in the danger zone for long enough to be unsafe.
The best way to reheat chicken tenders is using your air fryer (our preferred method). It heats them quickly without drying them out inside, giving them a nice crispy exterior. Many people say this is their favorite method to warm them up. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
How do you make leftover chicken tenders crispy again? ›
Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 300°F. Carefully place a few pieces of room-temperature chicken into the oil. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, as this will lower the temperature of the oil. Cook until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
How long to reheat chicken tenders in oven at 350? ›
place your chicken on a wire rack and put in a 350 degree oven for. six and a half minutes. take it out turn it over for another six and a half minutes.
How long to reheat chicken tenders in oven at 400? ›
Don't cover the chicken with foil, as that will trap moisture and make the breading soggy. Place the tray in the center of your preheated oven and allow it to cook for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Do chicken tenders reheat well? ›
Yes, and the air fryer is what we recommend as the best way to reheat chicken tenders. I often get asked how do you reheat chicken tenders without drying them out, well the answer every single time is the air fryer.
How much protein is in 3 baked chicken tenders? ›
Hardee's
| Nutrition Facts |
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| How much fiber is in 3 Piece Chicken Tenders? Amount of fiber in 3 Piece Chicken Tenders: Fiber 2g | 8% |
| How much protein is in 3 Piece Chicken Tenders? Amount of protein in 3 Piece Chicken Tenders: Protein 25g | |
| Vitamins and minerals |
16 more rowsZaxby's
| Nutrition Facts |
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| How many calories are in 10 Chicken Fingers - Original? Amount of calories in 10 Chicken Fingers - Original: Calories 1160 | Calories from Fat 513 (44.2%) |
| % Daily Value * |
| How much fat is in 10 Chicken Fingers - Original? Amount of fat in 10 Chicken Fingers - Original: Total Fat 57g | - |
13 more rowsCalories in Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders (2 pieces=1 serv)
| Calories | 110.0 |
|---|
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 60.0 mg |
| Sodium | 260.0 mg |
7 more rowsChicken Fingers: A typical serving of chicken fingers (usually 3-4 pieces) can contain around 300 to 400 calories. Keep in mind that if they are deep-fried and coated in a batter or breading, they will have more calories compared to baked or grilled chicken fingers.
