Homemade Chicken Fingers:
Healthy Snacks
Actually Good For You

Homemade chicken fingers are probably one of the most popular selections of all times, compliments of fast food restaurants being sold as the chicken nugget. Kids, young and old alike, usually rank this item in their top five favorites list. Here is the homemade version of this healthy snacks that can rival any selection you will ever receive at a drive-up window.

(Corn, dairy, dye, egg, gluten, peanut, soy, tree nut free)

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 egg, beaten*
• 1/2 cup soy or rice milk
• Breading Mix recipe
• 1/4 cup olive oil for frying

* Egg free chicken sticks- Omit the egg and dip chicken in the soy or rice milk only.

Slice each chicken breast into 1/2 inch wide strips. Whisk together egg and milk. Dip each strip into egg mixture, then into breading mix. Fry in oil or bake in the oven until browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Alternate cooking instructions: Reduced fat version- After dipping and adding seasonings, bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until browned.

Makes 4 servings. One serving= 270 calories, 16 grams fat, 28 grams protein, 1 gram carbohydrates, 90 mg sodium.
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