The recipe for Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers is to die for! They will be a big hit at your Super Bowl party (or tonight for dinner!)
After finding out which teams are going to the Super Bowl this year (and admitting that I asked my husband to help me come up with a themed dish for you), I decided to ditch the theme and focus on making a dish that you’ll want until you make it and eat it. That’s exactly how I’d describe Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers: craveable!
Chicken fingers, which are also called chicken tenders or chicken strips, are a versatile food that can be used in many dishes. You can quickly make a meal with chicken fingers, whether you’re making an appetizer or a main dish. You can make your own chicken fingers or use a bag of frozen ones. There are many quick and easy ways to serve them that are good for the whole family.
Here are 15 delicious ideas for how to use chicken fingers in fun, creative recipes:
1. Chicken Finger Subs
Transform chicken fingers into crispy chicken subs by slicing them in half and layering them on rolls with toppings like lettuce, tomato, cheese, and condiments Add a side of fries or tater tots for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
2. Buffalo Chicken Wraps
For a spicy twist, coat bite-sized chicken fingers in Buffalo wing sauce then wrap them up in tortillas with shredded lettuce or cabbage shredded cheese and ranch or blue cheese dressing. The cool, creamy fillings balance out the heat.
3. Chicken Finger Pizza
Top a prepared pizza crust with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, sliced chicken fingers, and any other favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, peppers, or onions. Sprinkle everything with Italian seasoning and basil. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly for a fun, kid-friendly pizza night.
4. Chicken Finger Kabobs
Thread chicken fingers onto skewers alternately with colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, or pineapple chunks. Brush with barbecue sauce and grill or broil until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
5. Chicken Finger Salad
Chopped chicken fingers are a hearty and protein-rich way to top a fresh salad. For a hearty main dish, mix crispy chicken with greens, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, cheese, and ranch or vinaigrette dressing.
6. Chicken Finger Tacos
Warm corn or flour tortillas and fill them with chopped or sliced chicken fingers, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, Mexican cheese blend, and any other favorite taco toppings. Add a squeeze of lime and serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.
7. Chicken Finger Stir Fry
Use teriyaki or General Tso’s sauce to stir-fry chicken fingers with broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onions. For a quick dinner during the week, serve on top of steamed rice.
8. Chicken Finger Sliders
Pile crispy chicken fingers on mini buns with pickles, mayo, and/or honey mustard to create bite-sized chicken slider sandwiches. They make great appetizers for parties and game day.
9. Chicken Finger Casserole
Mix chopped chicken fingers with rice or pasta, vegetables, and cheese sauce or cream of mushroom soup to create an easy chicken casserole. Top with breadcrumbs or cheese and bake until bubbly for a hearty one-dish meal.
10. Chicken Finger Soup
Cook chicken fingers that have been cut up in chicken broth with potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and beans. Season to taste for a hearty, comforting chicken noodle soup. Serve with a side salad and rolls or cornbread.
11. Chicken Finger Sandwiches
Layer chicken fingers, tomato slices, lettuce, and condiments like honey mustard, ranch, or barbeque sauce on crusty bread or rolls for a classic hot chicken sandwich.
12. Chicken Finger & Waffles
Make chicken and waffles at home by coating chicken fingers in flour and spices and pan frying until crispy. Serve over Belgian waffles and drizzle with maple syrup for a fun brunch or dinner.
13. Chicken Finger Quesadillas
Fill flour tortillas with shredded cheese, sliced chicken fingers, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Fold in half and grill in a panini press or skillet until the cheese melts. Serve with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
14. Chicken Finger Pot Pie
Make an easy chicken pot pie by topping a prepared pie crust with shredded chicken fingers, mixed veggies, and creamy sauce or gravy. Bake until the filling is hot and the crust is golden.
15. Chicken Finger Appetizers
Jazz up chicken fingers with creative sauces and toppings to make easy appetizers. Try chicken fingers bites with honey mustard or barbecue dipping sauce, Parmesan chicken fingers with marinara sauce, or Buffalo chicken fingers with blue cheese dressing.
The possibilities are endless when cooking with chicken fingers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform a bag of frozen chicken strips into crave-worthy meals the whole family will request again and again. Next time you need a quick dinner solution, look no further than the humble chicken finger.
How to Make This Recipe
First, use a food processor to turn 1/2 cup of sliced almonds into mostly crumbs, like in the picture below. Then, put the crumbs in a shallow dish like an 8×8 baking dish.
Next, process 4 cups Rice Chex to create 2 cups crumbs OR measure out 2 cups panko-style gluten free bread crumbs. I like Schar brand!
Mix the crumbs with the almonds in the shallow dish. Add a little salt and pepper, and then set it aside.
Next get the chicken ready. Chicken tenders work great for this recipe, but they are SO expensive. Chicken strips are a cinch to make from chicken breasts!.
So, take 1 3/4-pound chicken breasts and cut them into 1-inch strips. Then, put them in a gallon-sized Ziplock bag with 1/2 cup gluten-free flour (or AP flour if you don’t have gluten-free flour) and 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Shake the bag until the chicken is well coated.
Working in batches, shake any excess flour from the chicken strips then dunk them in a shallow dish with 2 eggs whisked with 2 Tablespoons milk, then roll in the crumbs, pressing to make sure they stick to the chicken strips.
Place the chicken strips on 2 baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper, or foil sprayed VERY well with nonstick spray.
Watch How to Make Them
Chicken breasts sliced into strips are coated in a gluten-free breading that’s spiked with sliced almonds for a spectacular crunch that, get this, actually stays on the chicken fingers!
How many times have you made homemade chicken fingers or chicken breasts only to have the breading fall off after pulling them out of the oven?
I’ll show you my secret to making sure it stays firmly in place.
After baking, the chicken strips are tossed in a sticky-savory-sweet, Thai-inspired sauce then placed back in the oven for a few minutes to create a fabulous tacky coating.
These chicken fingers are going to knock your socks off. A little sweet, a little heat, and perfectly crunchy and sticky. Grab a wet wipe.
I recently heard that pizza is the #1 food people eat during the Super Bowl but seriously, ditch the grease and make a batch of these bad boys instead. You won’t regret it!
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FAQ
What can you make with chicken fingers?
You can use them to make baked chicken dishes, like chicken Parmesan; fried chicken dishes, like breaded tenders or chicken and waffles; and dishes where chicken is the topping, like Tuscan chicken.
What are chicken fingers good for?
Fried chicken tenders are an excellent source of selenium, niacin, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, each providing more than 40% of your daily value set by the FDA.
How to crisp up leftover chicken fingers?
Then bake the chicken in a preheated 400°F oven until the outside is crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes. The second method skips the microwave and uses an oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the leftovers on a foil-lined baking sheet and cover with more foil. May 29, 2025.
What can I do with breaded chicken?
Breaded chicken recipesChicken schnitzel with coleslaw. A star rating of 4. 8 out of 5. Chicken katsu. A star rating of 4. 1 out of 5. App onlyChicken schnitzel caesar salad. Caesar salad wrap. Katsu sandos. Next level chicken burgers. Southern-fried chicken tacos. Chicken Milanese.
Do chickens have fingers?
Chickens do not have fingers in the human sense. You have been eating chicken fingers, which are actually pieces of chicken, not the bird’s fingers, at restaurants.
Are chicken fingers made from chicken fingers?
Since chickens don’t have fingers, they’re obviously not made from chicken fingers! Chicken fingers are mainly white meat from the small, thin “tenderloin” portion of breast meat. Share this post: on Twitter on Facebook on Google+.
What is a chicken finger?
The coating is crispy and little spicy. Chicken fingers, also known as chicken goujons , chicken strips or chicken fillets, are chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of the animal. These strips of white meat are located on either side of the breastbone, under the breast meat (pectoralis major).