Crispy Chicken Fingers (Gluten-Free, Pan-Fried)
Nothing beats the goodness of Crispy Chicken Fingers. It's an all-time favourite comfort food that you wouldn't say no to. All ages enjoy this classic chicken recipe, and here's how you can perfect this at home.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast cut into strips approximately ½-inch thick
- 3 large eggs whisked
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ cup avocado oil or light olive oil plus more as needed
Instructions
- Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet to medium heat (this will take approximately 5 minutes so do this before anything else).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly combined. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- Add approximately 4 tablespoons (60ml) of avocado or light olive oil to the warm cast iron skillet. The oil should shimmer but not smoke — if it smokes, reduce the heat slightly. Heat oil over medium heat to approximately 350°F / 175°C.
- Lay all chicken strips onto a towel and pat dry.
- Dip chicken strips individually into egg mixture, then flour mixture and directly into the pan. Continue to do this with as many as fit in your pan in a single layer.
- Fry for approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side until the coating is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C on an instant-read thermometer. Adjust heat as needed to prevent the coating from burning before the chicken cooks through.
- Continue the previous steps with the remaining chicken.
- Discard remaining flour and egg mixtures.
- Transfer cooked chicken fingers to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to keep them crispy. Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 41gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 531mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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