Description
Crispy and flavorful Chicken Goujons are a perfect homemade snack or appetizer. Tender chicken breast strips are seasoned, coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture, and fried to golden perfection, resulting in irresistibly crunchy and juicy bites. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch wide strips
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
For Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1-2 inches in the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch wide strips to create uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Season the Chicken: Lightly season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and the optional dried thyme or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Set Up Breading Stations: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken strip first in flour, coating completely; then dip into the beaten eggs to wet the surface; finally, coat thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
- Heat the Oil: Pour 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or skillet and heat over medium-high until a breadcrumb dropped into the oil sizzles immediately, indicating proper frying temperature.
- Fry the Chicken Goujons: Carefully add the breaded chicken strips in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning with tongs for even cooking.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked goujons from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the chicken goujons hot with your favorite dipping sauces such as honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ketchup. Optionally, accompany with a side of coleslaw or a light salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy goujons.
- Cook in batches to maintain oil temperature and achieve uniform crispiness.
- Chicken goujons can be kept warm in a low oven while frying remaining batches.
- These goujons can be made ahead and reheated in an oven to retain crispness.
