Ingredients
CHICKEN BREAST
600 gr
BREAD CRUMBS
120 gr
EGG
1
CHOPPED AROMATIC HERBS (PARSLEY, THYME, ROSEMARY…)
1 tablespoon
GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
1 tablespoon
LEMON
1/2
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
q.b.
SALE
q.b.
BABY
q.b.
TO FRY
PEANUT OIL
1 l
Chicken sticks are morsels of breaded meat, crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, reminiscent of the famous  American chicken nuggets in terms of flavor and texture.

Ready in just a few minutes, and loved by the little ones who will love to munch them in front of the TV, they are prepared quickly and easily by cutting the chicken breast into strips about 2 cm wide, then dipping them in lightly beaten egg and then passing them in the breadcrumbs , mixed with grated Parmesan and mixed aromatic herbs chopped with a knife. Once ready, you can choose whether to cook them in a convection oven at 200 °C for about 15 minutes or whether to fry them in boiling seed oil until they are golden and fragrant.

In this recipe we offer them in both versions, one light and the other more enjoyable, to be accompanied according to personal taste with appetizing homemade dressings : from the more classic ketchup or mayonnaise , to pink sauce , ranch or barbecue .

Excellent to bring to the table as a second course , together with a portion of fried potatoes or a lighter seasonal mixed salad, chicken sticks are also perfect to be eaten as a delicious finger food at aperitif time or at a buffet of party. If you prefer, you can enrich the breading with crumbled cornflakes or with your favorite spices: smoked paprika, curry, turmeric, cumin…

Find out how to prepare chicken sticks by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. If you liked this recipe, also try the Fried Chicken or Chicken Meatballs .

How to prepare chicken fingers

Step 1
Remove any fat residues from the chicken breasts and cut them into regular strips, about 2 cm wide
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.

Step 2
Transfer the meat into a bowl, wet it with the filtered lemon juice and mix carefully
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.

Step 3
Aside, beat the egg in a small bowl
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, perfume with a grind of pepper and add a pinch of salt.

Step 4
In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan and the aromatic herbs
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.

Step 5
Dip the chicken strips into the egg
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.

Step 6
Pass them in the aromatic mixture, making sure that the breading adheres well on both sides
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.

Step 7
Arrange half chicken sticks on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil
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.

Step 8
Place in a preheated convection oven at 200°C and cook for about 15 minutes
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. When the cooking time is up, she takes out the chicken fingers.

Step 9
Fry the remaining chicken fingers in plenty of boiling vegetable oil for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant
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.

Step 10
Once ready, remove them with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a sheet of straw paper
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.

Step 11
Distribute the chicken sticks, fried and baked, on a serving plate, bring them to the table and serve them piping hot together with appetizing sauces
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.

storage
The chicken fingers should be eaten hot and on the spot. Alternatively, they can be kept in the fridge, in an airtight container, for a maximum of 1 day : when serving, we suggest you heat them in the oven for a few moments to make them warm and fragrant again.