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Chicken fingers
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 325 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 20 g 26%
- Saturated fat 3.9 g 20%
- Fibre 0.8 g 3%
- Sugars 0.2 g —
- Sodium 787 mg 34%
- Cholesterol 46 mg 15%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.7 mg 11%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 8.4 mg 52%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.6 mg 32%
- Vitamin B6 0.46 mg 27%
- Vitamin B12 0.12 µg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 26 mg 2%
- Iron 0.77 mg 4%
- Magnesium 29 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 350 mg 28%
- Potassium 308 mg 7%
- Zinc 0.65 mg 6%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.23 mg 10%
- Selenium 28.8 µg 52%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 325 | 19 g | 16 g | 20 g |
| 1 × serving | 225 g | 731 | 42 g | 36 g | 46 g |
| 2 × serving | 450 g | 1463 | 84 g | 72 g | 91 g |
| ½ × serving | 112.5 g | 366 | 21 g | 18 g | 23 g |
| 3 × serving | 675 g | 2194 | 126 g | 108 g | 137 g |
| 4 × serving | 900 g | 2925 | 168 g | 144 g | 183 g |
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Questions about Chicken fingers
What are chicken fingers made from?
They are usually strips of chicken breast coated in seasoned flour or breadcrumbs and fried until crisp. The name describes their long, finger-like shape, rather than a particular cut of meat.
How do you reheat chicken fingers so the coating stays crisp?
Arrange them in a single layer on a wire rack over a baking tray and heat at 200 °C for about 10–15 minutes, turning once. They should be piping hot all the way through; a microwave tends to soften the coating.
How long can you keep leftover chicken fingers in the fridge?
Refrigerate them in a covered container within two hours of serving and eat them within two days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until piping hot throughout.
What goes well with chicken fingers?
They are often served with chips, coleslaw or a green salad, and dips such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard or mayonnaise. For a sandwich, tuck them into a soft roll with lettuce and pickles.
Are chicken fingers the same as chicken strips?
The names are often used for much the same thing: elongated pieces of breaded chicken. “Fingers” usually suggests a shape made for dipping, while “strips” can also describe the cut before it is coated.
Are chicken fingers high in sodium?
They can be: a 100 g portion provides 787 mg of sodium. Dips and salty sides such as chips add more, so serving them with salad and using a small amount of dip keeps the meal less salty.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169019 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
