Description
These oven-baked chicken goujons are a healthier take on the classic deep-fried version. Made with tender chicken breast, seasoned breadcrumbs, and a touch of Parmesan, they’re baked to crispy perfection and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for a quick, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1/2 cup plain flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1–2 tbsp olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip into the egg, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated strips on the baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat in a 180 °C/350 °F oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Substitute panko with crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.
- Skip Parmesan for a dairy-free version.
- Try using turkey or white fish for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
