Crispy Chicken Fingers with Ontario Apple Fries

Delight your taste buds with this irresistible recipe for Crispy Chicken Fingers with Ontario Apple Fries— the perfect fusion of savory and sweet. Tender chicken strips are coated in a crunchy, golden breadcrumb mixture infused with Parmesan, paprika, and garlic powder, then lightly fried to perfection. Paired with oven-baked Ontario apple wedges tossed in cinnamon, brown sugar, and a hint of lemon juice, these "apple fries" bring a unique, caramelized sweetness to the dish. Ready in under an hour, this family-friendly recipe offers a flavorful twist on classic comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and watch this crispy, sweet-and-spicy combo become an instant hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
• 3 pieces Ontario apples, medium
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the apple fries.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breasts into thin, finger-sized strips. Set aside.

Step 3

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Coat each chicken strip first in the flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.

Step 5

Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken fingers in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6

While frying the chicken, prepare the apple fries. Core and slice the Ontario apples into wedges, about the size of standard French fries.

Step 7

In a large bowl, toss the apple wedges with lemon juice, then sprinkle with cornstarch, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.

Step 8

Spread the apple wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.

Step 9

Serve the crispy chicken fingers immediately with the warm Ontario apple fries. Add your favorite dipping sauce for an extra touch!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1263.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2112.8

Total Fat 88.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 690.5mg	0%
Sodium 3464.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 72.0g
Protein 145.2g	0%

Vitamin D 98.5IU	0%
Calcium 457.9mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 1843.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 35.8%