The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Goujons

Here's what you'll need:

• Chicken breast strips: We use boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into finger-width pieces for this recipe. They're lean, full of protein, and cook quickly.
• Bread crumbs: I've used fresh breadcrumbs but if you can find panko breadcrumbs they work really well too. In fact, any breadcrumbs will do well.
• Paprika and garlic salt: These spices add a burst of flavour to the chicken, enhancing the overall taste.
• Cornflakes: Crushed cornflakes give the coating an extra crunch.
• Egg: The binding agent that holds the breadcrumb and cornflake coating to the chicken.

See recipe card for quantities.

📖 Substitutions and variations

• Variations:
  • To add some zing, consider adding grated Parmesan or spices like chili powder and red chilli flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.

• Substitutions:
  • Chicken thighs are a great substitute if you run out of chicken breasts. For a gluten-free alternative, opt for gluten-free breadcrumbs.

👩🏻‍🍳 Step By Step

• Preheat your oven or air fryer.
  • A hot oven or air fryer ensures your chicken cooks evenly and gets that perfect golden brown colour.
• Prepare the coating.
  • Combine the panko crumbs, crushed cornflakes, garlic salt, and paprika in a bowl.
• Coat the chicken.
  • Dip each chicken strip in flour, then egg, and coat them with the breadcrumb and cornflake mixture.

• Arrange the chicken goujons.
  • Place the coated chicken goujons on a baking tray or air fryer basket. Ensure they do not overlap.
• Cook.
  • Bake or air fry until the chicken goujons are cooked through and crispy.

🍯 Storage

• Fridge: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: If you're into meal prepping, make a big batch, freeze the uncooked goujons on a tray, transfer them into a freezer bag or container, and you have a quick meal ready whenever you need it.
• Reheat: Reheating these chicken goujons is easy; you can use either an air fryer or an oven for best results.

Chicken goujon dipping sauces

What's a crispy, juicy chicken goujon without the perfect dipping sauce to match? Part of the fun of indulging in these succulent treats is exploring a world of flavours with different sauces. Here are a few options you can easily whip up at home.

• Homemade Honey Mustard: This classic dip strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Mix together equal parts of honey, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise. Add a splash of white vinegar and a pinch of salt for added flavour depth.
• BBQ Sauce: If you're a fan of sweet and smoky, homemade BBQ sauce is a great match. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a smoky spice like smoked paprika or chipotle. Heat on the stove until well combined.
• Garlic Aioli: For garlic lovers, a creamy garlic aioli can elevate your chicken goujons. Blend fresh garlic, lemon juice, egg yolks, and olive oil until you reach a creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sweet Chili Sauce: Add a spicy-sweet Asian twist to your goujons with a sweet chilli sauce. Available in most supermarkets, you can make it at home by simmering together rice vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, and crushed red chilli flakes.