Back to School Recipe #4: Chicken Fingers with Honey PB Dipping Sauce Honey provides a nice balance to the soy, ginger, and garlic used in the breading and dip, and it’s easy to substitute honey for other sweeteners. Here’s a good rule of thumb when using honey in baking: For each 1 cup of honey used, (1) reduce the added liquid by 1/4 cup (2) add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and (3) reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Servings: 4 Ingredients (for the Chicken Fingers): 1-1/2 tablespoons honey 1-1/2 tablespoons expeller pressed canola oil 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, each cut into eight 1/2-inch strips (for a total of 16 strips) 1 cup panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons wheat germ Ingredients (for the Dipping Sauce): 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder Directions: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside. Place the honey, canola oil, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk together to combine. Microwave until the mixture is warm and softened, 12 seconds. Add the chicken and toss until each piece is well coated with the honey mixture. Place the panko and wheat germ in a large shallow bowl or on a large plate and use a fork to gently mix together. Coat each chicken strip with the panko mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden on both sides, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn each piece halfway through cooking. While the chicken is baking, prepare the dipping sauce. Place the honey and peanut butter in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 15 seconds. Stir in the soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, and ginger powder until well combined. Place the dipping sauce in...
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:03:33 +0000
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