Hand Breaded Chicken Fingers (30) Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Breading Setup
Frying
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide. In a bowl, season the chicken strips with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to coat all the strips evenly.
Breading Setup
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
In one shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. In a second dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. In a third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Take each chicken strip, first dredge it in the flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat it with the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded chicken strips on a plate.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, pour in the vegetable oil and heat it over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Fingers
Carefully add the breaded chicken fingers in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken fingers and drain them on paper towels.