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 about 1 inch wide. Season the chicken strips with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, set up your breading station: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried oregano.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Take a chicken strip and dredge it in the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat this process for all chicken strips.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of bread; if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Fingers
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken fingers from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.