Ultimate Chicken Fingers (lighter recipe)

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• Classic chicken recipes stay popular throughout the years for a reason – they’re delish!
  
  You’ll recognize some of these recipes from Mom and Grandma, and others might be new to you. No matter what, they’re all easy to make and worth a try!
  
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  1)  Chicken Parmigiana
  
  Lightly breaded chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella … this one is a total classic -- and a good indication of whether a restaurant is good or not. For a faster version, try my fav Quick Chicken Parmesan, which is ready in less than 30 minutes.
  
  2)  Roast Chicken
  
  Roasting a whole chicken is a must-know skill, especially since it can feed your family for days and makes a fantastic Sunday dinner. My personal current fav? Roasted Lime Herb Chicken. 
  
  3)  Chicken Cordon Bleu
  
  Breaded chicken, filled with ham and cheese … oh, it’s an amazing and delicious thing.
  
  4)  Chicken Fingers (featured)
  
  It’s no secret that kids love chicken fingers. Fortunately, making them at home is an easy thing. Try a classic recipe or something a little fabulously special like Pretzel-Coated Chicken Fingers.
  
  5)  Buffalo Chicken Wings
  
  Football season will be here before you know it, and having just the right snacks for tailgating and game-viewing isn't optional. Tongue-tingling Buffalo wings are always a hit – try 'em for the 4th of July!
  
  6)  Arroz con Pollo
  
  Arroz con Pollo is literally rice with chicken, a classic Mexican dish that makes for good comfort food. Really delicious.
  
  7)  Chicken Teriyaki
  
  Teriyaki sauce and chicken are a natural pair. Serve it with rice and crisp-cooked veggies.
  
  8)  Chicken Pot Pie
  
  Crusty topping, creamy gravy, meaty chicken and a rainbow of veggies? Score! This classic is pure comfort.
  
  9)  Chicken Divan
  
  Growing up, Chicken Divan -- a mix of broccoli, chicken, cheddar and creamy sauce -- was a fast, easy and absolutely delicious mixture of flavors and textures. Better yet? It doesn’t require a culinary degree to make.
  
  10)  Chicken and Dumplings
  
  Again with the comfort food! Chicken and dumplings are a classic home cooking dish -- and something that is totally doable for the home cook.
  
  So there you have it. Vintage chicken classics that are just as perfect today as always. Give ‘em a try!
  
  Sarah W. Caron (aka scaron) is a food writer, editor and blogger who writes about family-friendly foods and raising a healthy family at Sarah’s Cucina Bella.
  
  What's your favorite chicken recipe?