Chicken Fingers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Breading Mixture
Cooking
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips, approximately 1 inch wide. Place the strips in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Set aside.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese in the third bowl. Make sure the bowls are arranged in the order: flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Coat the Chicken Strips
Take each chicken strip and first dredge it in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken. Repeat for all chicken strips.
Cooking
- 4
Fry the Chicken Fingers
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken fingers from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
