Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this crispy chicken fingers recipe! Perfectly golden-brown and crunchy, these chicken fingers are juicy on the inside, delivering a delightful crunch with every bite. Whether it’s a family dinner, game night, or a snack craving, these flavorful strips are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying (vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, and paprika; in another bowl, beat the eggs; and in a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs with garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Carefully fry the strips in hot oil until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes each side) and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken fingers (90g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg