Chicken Fingers using the Vortex

I’m a huge fan of cooking chicken wings using the Vortex BBQ. I’m also a huge fan of ‘frying’ chicken using the Vortex BBQ. And now, I’m a huge fan of making chicken fingers using the Vortex BBQ. Just as easy as wings or fried chicken, these fingers came out tender and super tasty. They have a very nice coating that is light on crunch but heavy on flavor. And nothing could be easier to make, either!

Chicken Fingers using the Vortex

Fast Cooking, Great Tasting

Chicken fingers on the Vortex BBQ cook a whole lot quicker than do wings or chicken thighs. Don’t throw them on and ignore them. Don’t walk away. They’ll be done in no time.

As I mention in the recipe note, I put foil on my grill grates before I added the chicken. I’m not 100% sure if that’s required, but the chicken didn’t stick, so I’ll just keeping do it!

If you’re looking for a great side dish for your chicken fingers, make a batch of seasoned skinny fries, also made using a Vortex. For dipping sauces, try my copycat of Chick-fil-A’s dipping sauce, firecracker dipping sauce or my chili dipping sauce.

Also try making pizza rolls on the Vortex. They’ll disappear like that!

Chicken Fingers using the Vortex
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Chicken Fingers using the Vortex

Just as easy as wings or fried chicken, these fingers came out tender and super tasty. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken fingers, Vortex
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 610kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your charcoal grill with the Vortex BBQ insert. Let the coals get good and hot.
  • Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a pie plate.
  • Pour the buttermilk into another pie plate. Whisk in the hot sauce if using.
  • Working in batches, dip the chicken into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, and then once again in the flour.
  • Transfer to your grill and cook for 15-20 minutes or until done. Lightly brush the chicken with the oil the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

I covered my grill grates in foil and brushed on a light coating of oil because I thought the fingers might stick. I haven’t tried to make them yet without foil. You might want to foil yours also, or at least oil them before adding the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 1019mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.