Chicken Fingers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- 2
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips or 'fingers', about 1 inch wide.
- 3
Set Up Breading Stations
In three separate bowls, prepare the breading stations: In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour mixed with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. In the second bowl, beat the two eggs. In the third bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and the remaining salt and pepper.
Breading
- 4
Flour Coating
Dredge each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, ensuring it is well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 5
Egg Coating
Dip the floured chicken strip into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
- 6
Bread Crumb Coating
Finally, coat the chicken strip in the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.
Cooking
- 7
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the coated chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil to help crisp them up in the oven.
- 8
Bake Chicken Fingers
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!