chicken finger
Fried poultry strip
Chicken fingers are strips of breaded and fried chicken breast, typically served as finger food with dipping sauces.
A staple of American casual dining and children's menus, they're called fingers for their elongated shape meant for eating by hand: The kids' menu had chicken fingers and fries.
Also called chicken tenders or chicken strips.
Soft or sore
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- nuggetSmall solid lump
- drumetteChicken wing's upper segment
- breadedCoated with crumbs
batter · panko · breading · crust · golden · fried · deep-fried · crispy
Woven carrying vessel
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- comboItems grouped together
- friesDeep-fried potato strips
- coleslawDressed shredded cabbage
kids menu · drive-thru · takeout · fast food · pub grub · sports bar · cafeteria · food court
Light dish preceding main
- bite-sizedSmall enough for one mouthful
- partyGathering for celebration
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- buffetSelf-service meal display
gathering · game day · tailgate · shareable · starter · munchies · late night · bar food
Livestock-raising estate
- honey mustardSweet and sharp condiment
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- buffaloLarge North American bovine
- blue cheeseVeined, tangy cultured dairy
ketchup · aioli · sriracha · chipotle · sweet and sour · mayonnaise · remoulade · tartar
Toward the sunbelt
- Nashville hotCayenne-drenched fried chicken
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
- lemon pepperCitrus-peppercorn spice blend
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
spicy · blackened · parmesan · cornflake · tempura · karaage · katsu · schnitzel
tender
Soft or sore
breaded · batter · panko · breading · crust · golden · fried · deep-fried · crispy · crunchy
basket
Woven carrying vessel
coleslaw · kids menu · drive-thru · takeout · fast food · pub grub · sports bar · cafeteria · food court · lunch special
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
- bite-sizedSmall enough for one mouthful
- partyGathering for celebration
- platterLarge flat serving dish
buffet · gathering · game day · tailgate · shareable · starter · munchies · late night · bar food · happy hour
ranch
Livestock-raising estate
- honey mustardSweet and sharp condiment
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- buffaloLarge North American bovine
blue cheese · ketchup · aioli · sriracha · chipotle · sweet and sour · mayonnaise · remoulade · tartar · hoisin
southern
Toward the sunbelt
- Nashville hotCayenne-drenched fried chicken
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
- lemon pepperCitrus-peppercorn spice blend
garlic · spicy · blackened · parmesan · cornflake · tempura · karaage · katsu · schnitzel
chicken fingerfish stick
Breaded seafood rectangle
mozzarella stick · onion ring · fried shrimp · pork tenderloin
chicken fingertofu
Coagulated soy milk block
veggie burger · grilled vegetables · raw salad · steamed broccoli
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