Crispy chicken fingers served with chips...now this is the ultimate mid-week treat! It's also a tasty finger food for your weaning baby.
If you haven't already done so, make this homemade chicken fingers and chips now for a delicious and healthier alternative to store bought chicken nuggets and fries.
Let your kids help out with the cooking too - they will enjoy it!
Cook time: 40 minutes
Makes: 4 Adult portions
Ingredients
For the Chips:
4-5 floury potatos (Maris Pipers)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
For the Fingers:
4 slices of wholemeal bread
50g Parmesan cheese, grated
4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced
60g plain flour
2 eggs, whisked
Method
To make the chicken fingers:
To make the chicken fingers:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Peel the potatoes and chop into chips
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and paprika. Toss in the potatoes and mix until all of the chips are coated.
- Use a food processor to blend the bread and Parmesan cheese into breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken, flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture into separate bowls. Place the bowls in a line.
- Dip the chicken into the flour, followed by the egg, followed by the breadcrumbs. Place them on a roasting tray. (Get your children to take charge of this step for some fun in the kitchen).
- Add the chips to the tray, making sure to spread them out (or use a second tray if needed). Bake for about 20 minutes. Turn the chicken and chips half way, to cook evenly.
- Offer to your baby as a finger food.
Weaning and Storage
6 months+ - Cut into small pieces and introduce as a finger food for baby to pick up and self feed. Add dips such as Tomato Sauce to add variety.
