Oven Baked Parmesan Chicken Fingers
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these Oven Baked Parmesan Chicken Fingers are the perfect wholesome alternative to fried options! Coated in a mouthwatering blend of Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and aromatic Italian seasoning, these chicken strips bake to perfection with a light spray of olive oil for that irresistible crunch. By skipping the frying, this recipe keeps things healthier while still delivering tender chicken and a satisfyingly crisp exterior. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make chicken fingers are perfect for busy weeknight dinners or kid-approved lunches. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, or honey mustard for a versatile meal that everyone will love. Plus, this family-friendly dish is baked, not fried, making it a guilt-free indulgence packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cups Breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
- as needed Olive oil spray
- as needed Cooking oil (to grease the baking sheet)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking oil or line it with parchment paper.
Cut each chicken breast into strips about 1 inch wide to form chicken fingers. Pat the strips dry with paper towels.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In the second bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. In the third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and dried Italian seasoning.
Coat each chicken strip in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, letting the excess egg drip off. Finally, press it into the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, ensuring the strip is fully coated. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
Place the coated chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray to help them brown.
Bake for 10 minutes on one side, then flip the chicken fingers over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown and crispy, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken fingers from the oven and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, such as marinara, ranch, or honey mustard. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 4239 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 154.0 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
