Description
These crispy baked chicken goujons are a healthier alternative to fried chicken strips, offering a golden-brown crunch with a flavorful coating. Simple to make in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for a family dinner or quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
500 grams (1 lb) chicken breast
120 grams (1 cup) breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
60 grams (½ cup) plain/all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for drizzling
Optional: 30 grams (¼ cup) grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes. In the first dish, mix the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. In the second dish, beat the eggs. In the third dish, place the breadcrumbs and Parmesan (if using), mixing them together.
- Coat the Chicken: Slice the chicken breast into strips. Coat each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Arrange and Drizzle: Place the breaded chicken strips on the lined baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil to help the coating crisp up.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown. Turn halfway through the cooking time for even crispness.
- Serve: Serve the goujons immediately with your favorite dipping sauces and sides.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for a juicier version.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices like cayenne pepper or Italian seasoning.
- To make the recipe dairy-free, skip the parmesan or use a dairy-free cheese substitute.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
