Chicken fingers and dipping sauce are a favorite with kids — and adults too. This baked chicken finger recipe is healthier than the traditional version, with almond flour replacing wheat flour and breadcrumbs. In addition, the easy-to-make dipping sauces aren’t loaded with refined sugar.
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Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers
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| Prep Time: |
| 20minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| 25minutes |
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Serves:
4
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Ingredients
- 1tbsp peanut oil
- 1lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1cup almond flour
- 1tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2tsp garlic powder
- 1/2tsp onion powder
- 1/2tsp cayenne pepper
- 1tsp sea salt
Servings: servings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Prepare a baking sheet with peanut oil.
- Slice chicken breasts into long strips, 1 to 2 inches wide.
- Arrange two shallow bowls side-by-side. Crack the eggs into the first bowl and whisk. In the second bowl, combine the almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and salt.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and then coat with the almond/spice mixture. Place the chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden in color and cooked through. Serve with dipping sauce.
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Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
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| Prep Time: |
| 5minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| nocooking |
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Serves:
3/4
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Ingredients
- 1/2cup of mayonnaise
- 2tbsp prepared yellow mustard
- 1tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2tbsp honey
- 1tsp lemon juice
- 1tsp dried tarragon
- 1/8tsp sea salt
Servings: cup Yields
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well blended. Cover and chill until ready to use.
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Creamy Parmesan Dipping Sauce
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| Prep Time: |
| 5minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| nocooking |
| Total time: |
Serves:
3/4
Recipe by:
Ingredients
- 3/4cup mayonnaise
- 1/4cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2tsp garlic powder
- 1tsp lemon juice
Servings: cup yield
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until well blended. Store in an airtight container and chill until ready to use.
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Homemade Ketchup
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| Prep Time: |
| 5minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| nocooking |
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Serves:
2
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Ingredients
- 2cans tomato paste (5.5 oz each)
- 2tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2tbsp honey
- 1/2tsp sea salt
- 1/4tsp onion powder
- 1/4tsp garlic powder
- 1/8tsp ground allspice
- 1/8tsp ground cloves
- 1cup of water
Servings: cups
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except the water.
- Slowly pour in the water until you reach a desired consistency. Pour the prepared ketchup into a squeeze bottle and refrigerate.
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Smokey Maple BBQ Dipping Sauce
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| Prep Time: |
| 5minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| nocooking |
| Total time: |
Serves:
1 1/2
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Ingredients
- 1cup ketchup (recipe above)
- 1/2cup maple syrup
- 1tsp garlic powder
- 1tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8tsp cayenne
- 1tsp onion powder
- 1/2tsp sea salt
- 1/4tsp ground pepper
- 1tbsp butter
Servings: cups yields
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except the butter, into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring often. Remove from the heat and add the butter. Stir to incorporate.
- Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator, until ready to use.
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If your family loves chicken fingers and dipping sauce, then try these recipes — they won’t disappoint!
—Katherine Marko
Katherine Marko is a freelance writer, author and blog creator. Her areas of expertise include food, health, style, beauty, business and nutrition. Marko holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a diploma in photography, graphic design and marketing, and certification in esthetics.