Fragrant Ginger-Lime Chicken Fingers Recipe

Name: Fragrant Ginger-Lime Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup lime juice; 6 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, plus; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 ½ tablespoons tamari; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch wide strips; 2 ½ cups dried breadcrumbs; ⅛ cup black sesame seed; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, whisked with 1/2 C. water; vegetable oil, for spraying

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup lime juice
6 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, plus
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 ½ tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 ½ cups dried breadcrumbs
⅛ cup black sesame seed
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, whisked with 1/2 C. water
vegetable oil, for spraying

1
In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, 2 T. ginger, tamari, sesame oil, cornstarch and water to make the marinade.
2
Marinate the chicken strips at least 4 hours in the fridge.
3
In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, the remaining 6 T. ginger and the sesame seeds.
4
Preheat oven to 450.
5
Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in a second bowl and the bread crumb mixture in a third container.
6
Coat the chicken in flour; tap off the excess.
7
Then coat the chicken in the egg mixture and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture.
8
Place the chicken on a lightly oiled sheet pan and spray with canola oil.
9
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken is golden brown.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, minced, ¼ cup lime juice, 6 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, plus, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Ginger-Lime 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!

Fragrant Ginger-Lime Chicken Fingers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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