Crispy Chicken Fingers

4 servings

25 minutes

Crispy chicken 'fingers' are a dish that combines simplicity of preparation and incredible taste. It comes from Russian cuisine, where hearty and appetizing dishes are traditionally valued. Chicken fillet is first soaked in aromatic kefir and garlic paste, then coated with a crispy breading of sesame and paprika that adds exquisite flavor and a golden hue. After frying, it becomes tender inside and crispy outside. These 'fingers' can be served with any sauces—from spicy tomato to creamy cheese—as well as fresh vegetables. It's a great option for a cozy family dinner or snacks at friendly gatherings since they are easy to eat by hand while enjoying each texture and flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 360.1
• Proteins: 36.1g
• Fats: 6.8g
• Carbohydrates: 39.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Breadcrumbs: 1 glass
• Kefir: 0.5 glass
• Sesame: 3 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Ground paprika: 2 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pound the chicken fillet with the back of a knife and cut into long pieces 2-3 cm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g

2. Mix breadcrumbs, sesame, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Breadcrumbs: 1 glass
   • Sesame: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground paprika: 2 teaspoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Crush the garlic into a paste and mix it with yogurt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Kefir: 0.5 glass

4. Dip each piece of chicken fillet in kefir, then coat in the breading mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Kefir: 0.5 glass
   • Breadcrumbs: 1 glass
   • Sesame: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground paprika: 2 teaspoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Fry in a pan with heated vegetable oil until golden brown.

6. Serve hot with sauces and fresh vegetables.