Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe AmericanoChicken Fingers Recipe

Chicken Fingers Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Americano
Time30m
Serves4

Choice of Honey Mustard or Ranch

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fingers

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a second bowl, beat the egg and milk together. In a third bowl, place the bread crumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Prepare Dipping Sauces

    In a small bowl, mix honey and mustard to create honey mustard sauce. Serve ranch dressing as an alternative.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the chicken fingers hot with honey mustard and ranch dressing on the side.

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