Chicken Fingers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
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, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Prepare the Breading Stations
Set up three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs until they are well combined. In the third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Coat the Chicken Strips
Take each chicken strip, first dip it in the flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Then dip it in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated chicken fingers on a plate or baking sheet.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, pour in the vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of bread; it should sizzle and brown in about 60 seconds.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Fingers
Carefully add the breaded chicken fingers to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.