Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders: Choose whichever is easily available.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional): For a little kick of heat.
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces potato chips (your favorite flavor): Aim for around 2 to 3 cups when crushed.
Equipment and Utensils
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or foil
- Wire rack (optional, but recommended)
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- 3 shallow bowls or dishes
Instructions
1. Prep and Preheat
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- For crispier chicken, place a wire rack over the baking sheet.
2. Crush the Chips
- Place potato chips in a ziplock bag or between sheets of parchment.
- Crush them using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Aim for a mix of fine crumbs and coarser pieces to add texture.
3. Set Up Breading Stations
- Bowl 1: Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Bowl 2: Whisk the eggs until well combined.
- Bowl 3: Place the crushed potato chips.
4. Cut the Chicken
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts.
- Cut them into either finger-sized strips or bite-sized pieces.
5. Bread the Chicken
- Working with a few pieces at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip in the whisked egg, letting excess drip off.
- Thoroughly coat with potato chip crumbs, pressing to help them stick.
6. Bake
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet (and wire rack, if using). Avoid overcrowding.
- For extra crispy results, lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Flip halfway for even cooking.
Tips
Serving Options: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce (honey mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch, etc.)
Flavor Variations: Try using different flavored chips (BBQ, sour cream & onion, etc.) for extra flavor.
Make-Ahead: Prep the chicken fingers ahead of time and store the breaded chicken in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Enjoy your delicious, crispy potato chip chicken fingers!
