Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers Recipe
These Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers are a hit! Tender chicken coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, perfect for a family favorite!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing bowls
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Ingredients
For the Chicken Fingers:
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts trimmed and sliced into strips
- 1 cup corn flakes crushed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 piece egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
Instructions:
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Step 2: Prepare the Chicken. Trim the chicken breasts of any excess fat and slice them into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Step 3: Set Up the Breading Station. In one mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika. In a second bowl, whisk the egg until well beaten. In a third bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes and grated parmesan.
- Step 4: Coat the Chicken. Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally roll in the cornflake and parmesan mixture.
- Step 5: Bake the Chicken Fingers. Place the coated chicken fingers onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Step 6: Bake and Enjoy. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for added fiber.
- Substitute ground almonds for a gluten-free option.
- Add herbs to the cornflake coating for a flavor boost.