Simple Baked Chicken Fingers

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Hey there, Sweetie! It’s me again, dropping by from Keep it Simple, Sweetie to share a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I discovered a variation of these yummies in college, and they instantly became a staple in my “recipe rotation” because they are SO easy and SO tasty! After 1 or 2 times cooking them yourself, you’ll have the recipe memorized. Plus, all of the ingredients are things you probably always have in your fridge!

If I find myself wondering what to make for dinner on the way home from work, 9 times out of 10 these Baked Chicken Fingers – and my husband never seems to complain. 🙂

Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Fingers - Only need a few ingredients to make this easy dinner idea! {The Love Nerds} #easydinneridea #chickenrecipe #kidfriendly

Here’s what you’re gonna need:

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2 chicken breasts, cut into “fingers” (I cut them pretty thin so they cook quicker)

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/2 cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Fingers

2 tabelspoons butter

2 cups panko bread crumbs

Here’s what you’re gonna do:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Combine the mayo, mustard, milk and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Fingers

Add the chicken and stir until completely covered. You can marinate the chicken in mustard mixture for up to an hour before breading and baking.

Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Fingers

Melt the butter over medium heat and toast the panko crumbs until lightly golden.

Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Fingers

Cover each chicken finger with the bread crumbs and place on a greased cookie sheet or greased cookie drying rack. By baking the fingers on a cookie rack it allows the fingers to cook evenly on all sides and there is no “bottom burning”.

Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Fingers - Only need a few ingredients to make this easy dinner idea! {The Love Nerds} #easydinneridea #chickenrecipe #kidfriendly

Bake the fingers for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through. Cook time will depend on how large you cut the chicken so always test one to confirm they are done!

Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Fingers - Only need a few ingredients to make this easy dinner idea! {The Love Nerds} #easydinneridea #chickenrecipe #kidfriendly

Sprinkle with salt and serve with honey mustard dressing (or set aside some of the mayo/mustard marinade before adding the chicken) for dipping!

Be sure to check out the rest of my easy and delicious recipes over at Keep it Simple, Sweetie!

xoxo, KP

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