Chicken Fingers With Red Eye Ketchup Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 425掳F (220掳C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 3.Dip each chicken strip into beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• STEP 4.Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
• STEP 5.While the chicken fingers are baking, prepare the red eye ketchup by combining ketchup, coffee, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot sauce in a small saucepan.
• STEP 6.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.
• STEP 7.Serve the chicken fingers hot with the red eye ketchup on the side for dipping.
• STEP 8.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• For extra crispy chicken fingers, you can spray them with cooking spray before baking.
• If you prefer a spicier ketchup, you can add more hot sauce to the red eye ketchup mixture.
• These chicken fingers can also be fried instead of baked for a different texture.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the chicken fingers as an appetizer with the red eye ketchup on the side for dipping.
• They can also be served as a main course with a side of fries or a salad.
• Leftover chicken fingers can be reheated in the oven at 350掳F (175掳C) for about 10 minutes.