Crispy Homemade Chicken Goujons
Description
If you’re looking for an easy, family-friendly meal that’s crispy, juicy, and packed with flavour, these homemade Chicken Goujons are the perfect recipe. Made with tender chicken breast strips coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked or fried until golden brown, these goujons are a healthier and tastier alternative to frozen chicken strips or takeaway options. Perfect for lunch, dinner, party platters, or meal prepping, chicken goujons pair wonderfully with fries, salad, wraps, or your favourite dipping sauces like garlic mayo, BBQ sauce, or sweet chili dip. This simple recipe uses everyday ingredients and can be customized with different herbs, spices, or coatings for extra crunch. Whether you’re cooking for kids or adults, these crispy chicken goujons are guaranteed to become a household favourite.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Serving Number
Serves 4
Chicken Goujons
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) if baking. Line a tray with baking paper.
- Slice chicken breasts into even strips or goujon-sized pieces.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour first, then dip into egg, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated goujons onto the baking tray and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry goujons for 3–4 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and fully cooked.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauces and sides.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for the crispiest texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the tray or frying pan, or the coating may become soggy.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes before coating.
- Internal chicken temperature should reach 75°C (165°F).
- Freeze uncooked coated goujons for up to 2 months for quick homemade freezer meals.
