How to make Chicken goujons in the air fryer.

Hey readers,

 Baking chicken goujons in the oven is a healthier alternative to frying, and it's just as delicious. 

Here’s a simple recipe for oven-baked chicken goujons: 

 Ingredients.

* 500g chicken breasts and cut into strips. 

* 100g of plain flour.

* 2 large eggs.

*150g breadcrumbs (panko breadcrumbs work well for extra crunch).

* Salt and pepper to taste.

* 1 tsp. paprika (optional).

*1tsp garlic powder (optional).

*1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness).

 Instructions.

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6).

 2. Prepare the ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts into strips, approximately 1-2 cm wide. 

Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, if using. 

3. Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken strip in the flour, shaking off any excess.

 Dip the floured chicken strip into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated.

 Roll the egg-coated chicken strip in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.

 4. Prepare for Baking: If desired, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture and toss to combine. 

This helps the goujons get extra crispy in the oven. Place the coated chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking tray. 

5. Bake the chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, turning the chicken strips halfway through the cooking time to ensure even baking.

 The chicken goujons should be golden brown and cooked through.

 6. Serve: Serve the chicken goujons hot with your favourite dipping sauces, such as barbecue sauce, sweet chili sauce, or garlic mayo.

 You can also serve them with a side salad, chips, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips.

 To make the goujons even more flavourful, you can marinate the chicken strips in buttermilk or a mixture of yoghurt and spices for a couple of hours before coating them.

 This will make the chicken more tender and juicy. 

If you want a bit of extra crunch, you can mix some grated Parmesan cheese into the breadcrumbs before coating the chicken.

 Enjoy your oven-baked chicken goujons!

    Cheers for reading X