Description
Crispy baked chicken goujons that are tender on the inside and golden on the outside. This easy recipe is oven-baked, not fried, making it a lighter yet satisfying meal or snack everyone loves.
Ingredients
600 g (1.3 lb) Chicken breast, skinless and boneless (about 4 chicken breasts)
50 g (2 oz) Plain flour
1 tsp Paprika
2 Medium free-range eggs, beaten
100 g (3.5 oz) Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
Oil for greasing
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F fan (220°C/425°F or Gas Mark 7). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Slice the chicken breasts into finger-shaped strips about 2–3 cm wide.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour with paprika, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in a second bowl and place the breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
- Arrange the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. (Check at 15 minutes if pieces are smaller.)
- Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauces or sides like chips or salad.
Notes
Use Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch or add parmesan and herbs for flavour.
Add cayenne or chilli powder for a spicy version.
Cook in the air fryer at 200°C for 15 minutes for a quicker method.
Can be shallow-fried for extra crispiness.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Freeze before or after baking—bake from frozen for 25–30 minutes.
Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
