Buffalo Chicken Fingers Recipe

Name: Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch strips); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Dipping Sauce; 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup softened neufchatel cheese (2 ounces); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch strips)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup softened neufchatel cheese (2 ounces)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Line a 13x9x2 baking pan with aluminum foil and oil lightly.
3
In a shallow dish, whisk the egg whites with the water for about 1 minute, or just until frothy.
4
In another shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs with the ground red pepper.
5
Dip the chicken fingers into the egg white mixture and roll in the seasoned bread crumbs.
6
Place in baking pan and drizzle with the 2 tbsp of oil.
7
Bake uncovered 5 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown.
8
While the chicken is baking, prepare the dipping sauce.
9
In a medium sized bowl, blend all dipping sauce ingredients together.
10
Spoon into small individual bowls if desired.

478

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large egg whites, 2 tablespoons water, 3/4 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken Fingers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

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Variations & substitutions

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