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Recipe Discussions => Poultry => Topic started by: NePaSmoKer on May 05, 2010, 01:21:39 PM

Title: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 05, 2010, 01:21:39 PM
Cut up some chicken breast for fingers. Just like Grammy made  ;D

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/IMG_0555.jpg)

Egg and buttermilk.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/IMG_0556.jpg)


Soak for 2 hours before breading.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/IMG_0557-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: Caneyscud on May 05, 2010, 01:27:36 PM
Be sure to double dip!
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 05, 2010, 01:32:54 PM
Quote from: Caneyscud on May 05, 2010, 01:27:36 PM
Be sure to double dip!

Hey no double dipping  :D
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: KevinG on May 05, 2010, 01:34:35 PM
I don't think it matters, those look like little tongues in there anyhow.  :P
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: OU812 on May 05, 2010, 01:35:36 PM
Chicken Fingers, one of our favorites.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: squirtthecat on May 05, 2010, 01:36:18 PM

MAKChicken Fingers?
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 05, 2010, 02:12:00 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on May 05, 2010, 01:36:18 PM

MAKChicken Fingers?


Well i hate to say it but no.........I dont have enough pellets for the 400* heat   DOH

So on the stove top.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: KyNola on May 05, 2010, 02:18:51 PM
Rick,
Want me to ship a couple of bags of pellets to you?  I think I've got 12-14 bags of Bear Mountain hickory and apple pellets in the garage.

KyNola
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: FLBentRider on May 05, 2010, 02:50:41 PM
Quote from: KyNola on May 05, 2010, 02:18:51 PM
Rick,
Want me to ship a couple of bags of pellets to you?  I think I've got 12-14 bags of Bear Mountain hickory and apple pellets in the garage.

KyNola

I might need some if my order doesn't get here soon...
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 05, 2010, 03:35:42 PM
Quote from: KyNola on May 05, 2010, 02:18:51 PM
Rick,
Want me to ship a couple of bags of pellets to you?  I think I've got 12-14 bags of Bear Mountain hickory and apple pellets in the garage.

KyNola

Ahhh Thanks Larry. Ya dont need to. TYVM

Well none of the smokers got the fingers  :-\

But here is some food porn for ya anyways  :o

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/IMG_0559.jpg)


This is half. The other tomorrow night when wife gets back.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/IMG_0563.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: OU812 on May 05, 2010, 03:41:06 PM
Ok, now I'm really hungry.

Lookin gooood.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: DarqMan on May 05, 2010, 06:34:44 PM
I would still dip in BBQ sauce... that's right, BBQ!! :-)

Looks delicious.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: KyNola on May 05, 2010, 06:48:57 PM
NePaS, those look good my friend!

FLBR, say the word and I'll shoot a bag or two your way.  Can never have too many pellets!  PGO had a great deal on Bear Mountain pellets a while back and I wound up ordering 300 pounds. Majority was hickory.  I am from Kentucky after all. :)

KyNola
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 05, 2010, 07:50:35 PM
Quote from: DarqMan on May 05, 2010, 06:34:44 PM
I would still dip in BBQ sauce... that's right, BBQ!! :-)

Looks delicious.

The way i seasoned the breader you don't need sauce  ;D
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: squirtthecat on May 06, 2010, 05:05:12 AM

Awesome...

Can you do them without frying?   Just high-heat in the Pellet pooper?
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: OU812 on May 06, 2010, 05:06:50 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on May 05, 2010, 07:50:35 PM
Quote from: DarqMan on May 05, 2010, 06:34:44 PM
I would still dip in BBQ sauce... that's right, BBQ!! :-)

Looks delicious.

The way i seasoned the breader you don't need sauce  ;D

A dash of seasoned salt and some hot sauce sounds good to me.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: KevinG on May 06, 2010, 07:42:35 AM
They certainly came out looking better than they started. No more little tongue look. Nice looking fingers Rick.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: db14 on May 06, 2010, 08:03:08 AM
Wow, I am incredibly hungry now.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 09:13:25 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on May 06, 2010, 05:05:12 AM

Awesome...

Can you do them without frying?   Just high-heat in the Pellet pooper?


Oh yeah i'm sure ya could. Like shake n bake..................and i helped  :D
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 06, 2010, 09:15:23 AM
Here's a problem I have been having lately:  Anytime i make chicken or pork with breading the breading never sticks to the meat.  I have tried letting the meat soak in milk for at least an hour.  I have tried different batters.  But no matter what I do the breading never sticks.  What gives?

BTW- the chicken looks great.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 09:16:21 AM
Quote from: KevinG on May 06, 2010, 07:42:35 AM
They certainly came out looking better than they started. No more little tongue look. Nice looking fingers Rick.

Thanks

Got the rest to make later for wife when she gets outta Philly
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: squirtthecat on May 06, 2010, 09:17:15 AM

QuoteOh yeah i'm sure ya could. Like shake n bake..................and i helped 

Cool!   I smoked 10 pounds of drumsticks for MrsSTCs class last night..     Chicken Strips could be next!

Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 09:20:27 AM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 06, 2010, 09:15:23 AM
Here's a problem I have been having lately:  Anytime i make chicken or pork with breading the breading never sticks to the meat.  I have tried letting the meat soak in milk for at least an hour.  I have tried different batters.  But no matter what I do the breading never sticks.  What gives?

BTW- the chicken looks great.

Whip 3 to 4 eggs with buttermilk. Mix good add meat and let sit in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours.

Here is how i batter.

Buttermilk/egg/meat in the bowl-----------dry batter-----------hot oil

Left hand does the wet and into the dry, right hand does the dry to oil.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: KevinG on May 06, 2010, 09:24:30 AM
Then you do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around, that's what it's all about.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 06, 2010, 09:25:32 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 09:20:27 AM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 06, 2010, 09:15:23 AM
Here's a problem I have been having lately:  Anytime i make chicken or pork with breading the breading never sticks to the meat.  I have tried letting the meat soak in milk for at least an hour.  I have tried different batters.  But no matter what I do the breading never sticks.  What gives?

BTW- the chicken looks great.

Whip 3 to 4 eggs with buttermilk. Mix good add meat and let sit in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours.

Here is how i batter.

Buttermilk/egg/meat in the bowl-----------dry batter-----------hot oil

Left hand does the wet and into the dry, right hand does the dry to oil.

I havent used buttermilk but have I do put 1 egg in the milk mixture.  Maybe I need more eggs???  I have tried it so many different ways.  I have used beer, bread crumbs, corn meal.  I am usually pan frying the meat and everything looks good until I cut into it and it falls apart.   ???

Care to give out your dry batter recipe?
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 10:11:54 AM
Just basic dry. I just eye everything.

bleached wheat flour
yellow corn meal (opt)
corn flour
salt
pepper
garlic powder
spices to your taste
and 1/2 t Accent (opt)
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 06, 2010, 10:15:55 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 10:11:54 AM
Just basic dry. I just eye everything.

bleached wheat flour
yellow corn meal (opt)
corn flour
salt
pepper
garlic powder
spices to your taste
and 1/2 t Accent (opt)



The corn meal is the kicker IMOHO  ;D

Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 02:20:58 PM
Wife got home from Philly.

Chicken fingers PT II

The last of em.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/IMG_0580.jpg)

Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: OU812 on May 06, 2010, 02:30:34 PM
Man she must be hungry.  :D
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: OU812 on May 06, 2010, 02:30:34 PM
Man she must be hungry.  :D

Wife only eat 2. Daughter and her kid will tear into em.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: TTNuge on May 06, 2010, 07:26:24 PM
Those look outstanding!
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 08:11:28 PM
I'm bout chicken fingered out  :D
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: classicrockgriller on May 06, 2010, 09:36:08 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 08:11:28 PM
I'm bout chicken fingered out  :D

Care to share with us how that feels? ;D

Very nice post nepas, thanks.
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: Quarlow on May 06, 2010, 10:59:57 PM
 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Chicken Fingers
Post by: NePaSmoKer on May 07, 2010, 06:36:31 AM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on May 06, 2010, 09:36:08 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on May 06, 2010, 08:11:28 PM
I'm bout chicken fingered out  :D

Care to share with us how that feels? ;D

Very nice post nepas, thanks.

Kinda like.....ummmm