Description
Enjoy crispy, oven-baked chicken fingers that are a healthier alternative to traditional fried versions. These chicken fingers are coated in a flavorful breading and baked until golden brown and crunchy, perfect for a family meal or a fun appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into finger-sized strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken finger first into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured chicken finger into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off.
- Finally, coat the chicken finger with the panko and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to help the breadcrumbs adhere.
- Place the coated chicken fingers onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer and not touching each other.
- Drizzle the chicken fingers with olive oil or lightly spray them with cooking spray. This helps them crisp up.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, you can toast the panko breadcrumbs lightly in a dry skillet before mixing them with the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other seasonings to the flour mixture, such as cayenne pepper for a little heat or dried herbs like thyme or oregano.
- Make sure the chicken is fully thawed before cutting and preparing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 4-5 fingers
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg