Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMark's City GrillHand Breaded Chicken Fingers Recipe

Hand Breaded Chicken Fingers Recipe

Inspired by Mark's City Grill
Time45m
Serves4

Made in house

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Ingredients

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Chicken Preparation

Cooking

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Start by cutting the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken strips, coating them well. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Breading Station

  1. 3

    Set Up Breading Station

    Set up a three-step breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk in another dish, and place the bread crumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese in a third dish.

  2. 4

    Coat the Chicken

    Take each seasoned chicken strip and first coat it in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Finally, roll it in the bread crumbs, pressing lightly to ensure the crumbs adhere well.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

  2. 6

    Fry the Chicken Fingers

    Carefully place the breaded chicken strips into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  3. 7

    Drain and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the chicken fingers from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

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