Perfect Easy Chicken Goujons!
Perfect and super easy chicken goujons (also known as chicken strips or fingers). A simple way to use chicken breasts for a tasty, family-friendly supper.
These are a healthier, homemade alternative to frozen nuggets or takeaway strips — you know exactly what’s in them: pure breast meat, perfectly seasoned and crisped in the oven.
So what exactly are chicken goujons?
Chicken goujons (also called chicken fingers, tenders or strips) are long strips of white chicken meat taken from the small pectoral muscles beneath the breast. They’re tender, lean and ideal for quick breading and baking.
Baked not fried
These goujons are baked rather than fried, so you avoid greasy frying smells and reduce oil — making them a healthier option for the whole family. Kids love dunking them in ketchup or mayo, and they’re fantastic for lunchboxes or a midweek dinner.
How do you make Easy Chicken Goujons?
The ingredients are minimal and the method is straightforward:
- Eggs (beaten)
- Chicken breast fillets, sliced into strips
- Seasoned breadcrumbs (or breadcrumbs with added garlic, herbs and grated Parmesan)
Breaded and baked
Coat each chicken strip in beaten egg, then press into the breadcrumb mix. Arrange the goujons on a baking tray, spray or drizzle lightly with oil, and bake until golden and cooked through. The result is crispy outside and soft, juicy chicken inside.
These are a family favourite — toddlers, kids and grown-ups alike often ask for seconds. Simple, comforting and satisfying.
To serve your Easy Chicken Strips
Serve as a main with baked beans, peas and new potatoes or mashed potato. They’re also great in wraps with salad and mayo for a quick lunch. A squeeze of ketchup or a pot of mayo for dipping completes the plate.
Can you eat chicken goujons cold?
Yes. Once baked, let the goujons cool and store them in the fridge. They’re delicious cold and travel well in a lunchbox — just keep them refrigerated until eaten.
Feel free to leave a comment after trying the recipe — feedback is always welcome.
Another goujon-style recipe
If you like these baked chicken goujons, try oat-coated fish fingers for a similar, family-friendly option that adds whole grains to the plate.
Other kids’ ideas
Pizza faces are another fun, easy recipe the kids can help make — quick, tasty and great for getting little hands involved in the kitchen.
Big love, Clare x
Easy Chicken Goujons!
Ingredients
- 4 slices old bread, whizzed into breadcrumbs (or grated)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan, finely grated
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (any)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 chicken breast fillets, each sliced into approx. 5 strips
- Olive oil or low-calorie spray for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C / gas 7 / 425°F.
- Line a baking tray with foil or baking paper and lightly oil to prevent sticking.
- In a bowl combine the breadcrumbs with garlic, grated Parmesan and chopped herbs; season with salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl. Place the chicken strips in a third bowl or on a plate ready for coating.
- Set up three stations: chicken, egg, and breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken strip in the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture and place on the tray.
- Repeat until all strips are coated. Drizzle lightly with olive oil or spray with a low-calorie oil spray.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with crushed new potatoes and peas, or in a sandwich with spinach and mayo.
Notes
All nutritional information is approximate and intended as a guide.