15 Chicken Finger Recipes That Will Have Kids Asking For Seconds

For a Summertime chicken finger recipe, just marinate your meat in honey and BBQ and then bake (not fry) the tenders as a healthy alternative!

Coating your chicken tenders in pecans is probably the last recipe you had in mind, but these flavorful (and healthy) bites will have both your kids and you hooked.

Your kids will love the crunchy exterior of these almond-crusted chicken strips. The meat is loaded with seasoning and the almonds add a extra healthy kick.

Turn a snack food into a coating for your chicken! Just switch out Panko for crushed pretzels so the crust stays crispy while the chicken inside is moist and tender. Get the full recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

For a flavorful twist on the traditional chicken fingers, this coconut option will satisfy all taste buds. Both kids and adults will be asking for seconds.

Forgo a predictable crust of Italian breadcrumbs or panko in favor of one made from an American pantry favorite, Cheez-Its. This mouthwatering recipe only gets better with a side of buttered wilted spinach.

Sometimes an easy dip is just what you need to change up your kid's favorite chicken finger recipe. Use day-old whole-wheat bread as the coating, and then bake it to perfection. Get the 30-minute recipe here.

Your children will be on their second helpings before they realize this isn't actually chicken. Tofu fingers are the perfect alternative to make your child's dinner a little healthier. They'll be fooled by the delicious taste and crunchy texture.

Children love chicken fingers, and they also love chicken nuggets. Skip the frozen supermarket ones and opt to make these baked golden nuggets that you won't be able to get at any drive-through.

This recipe combines the flavors you love in tacos with the flavor you love in chicken tenders. Buttermilk comes into play twice here; marinating the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours will make them tender and juicy. Get the full recipe at Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice.

Skip the dips by incorporating the sauce right into the batter! Mix honey and Dijon mustard into the batter so the chicken will be coated evenly with this zingy sauce.

You won't need ketchup for this chicken recipe. These tenders are coated with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze, and the strips have a simple flour-and-buttermilk breading.

For a healthy version of your child's favorite meal, pan-fried chicken tenders will taste just as good. The crispy, crunchy panko breadcrumbs will give it that wow texture.

Skip the frying and pop these chicken fingers straight into the oven. The delicious breading is made of crushed cornflakes and Japanese panko crumbs and seasoned with paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Once your little ones try this recipe, they'll be asking for it every night.

Children who are gluten intolerant can still enjoy delicious chicken tenders. This recipe guarantees both parents and child will have no qualms about what's for dinner tonight.