Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe
This chicken fingers recipe is a simple stovetop method: chicken strips are coated with flour and egg, then pan-fried until golden. The ingredient list is short and the how-to steps are straightforward, so you can get a batch on the table fast. Serve with a dipping sauce and a quick side.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the chicken
Slice the chicken breast and fillet into finger-length strips. Keep them similar in thickness so they cook evenly.
Set up the coating
Spread the flour on a plate. In a bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Place them side by side for easy dipping.
Coat the strips
Dip each chicken strip in flour and shake off the excess. Dunk in the egg, then lightly return to the flour to create a thin, even coating.
Heat the pan
Warm the margarine and canola oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. You want a thin layer of hot fat across the bottom of the pan.
Fry until golden
Lay the chicken strips in a single layer. Cook, turning as needed, until both sides are golden and the chicken is cooked through; work in batches if the pan is crowded.
Drain and serve
Transfer to paper towels and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.