This easy Jamie Oliver Chicken Goujons recipe is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. With crispy pitta breadcrumbs, tender chicken strips, and a creamy avocado dip, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare. Use everyday ingredients like basil, lemon, and garlic to create a flavorful dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients Needed
Chicken & Marinade:
- 6 wholemeal pittas
- 4 x 120g (4 x 4.2oz) free-range skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch of fresh basil (30g / 1oz)
- 1 large free-range egg
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 20g (0.7oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
Dipping Sauce:
- 4 heaped tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and destoned
- Chipotle Tabasco sauce (to taste)
- Extra virgin olive oil
Salad:
- 2 little gem lettuces, leaves separated
- 320g (11oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
How To Make Chicken Goujons
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Blitz 2 pittas in a blender into fine crumbs and spread them in a tray.
- Make Marinade: Slice chicken into 1cm strips. Blitz half the basil, egg, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper into a smooth marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Pour marinade over chicken strips and mix well to coat.
- Coat & Bake: Dip chicken strips in breadcrumbs and place them on a tray. Bake at 200°C/400°F/gas 6 for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked.
- Prepare Dip: Blend remaining basil, Greek yoghurt, avocado, and seasoning until smooth. Add chipotle Tabasco and olive oil as desired.
- Assemble & Serve: Toast remaining pittas, then serve with salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Enjoy with the avocado dip.
Recipe Tips
- Marinate Overnight: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge. This helps the flavors soak into the meat.
- Even Coating: When coating the chicken strips, press the crumbs onto the meat to ensure an even, crispy coating.
- Check Chicken: Make sure the chicken is fully cooked by cutting one piece open. It should be white and not pink inside.
- Blend Dip Smoothly: For the smoothest dip, blend the avocado and yoghurt well, adding a little extra olive oil if needed to thin it out.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let any leftover chicken goujons cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze: If you want to freeze them, let the chicken cool, then place them in a freezer-safe container. You can freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheat: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F. Place the goujons on a baking tray and cover loosely with foil to keep them moist. Bake for 8-10 minutes until heated through and crispy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 12.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 560mg
- Potassium: 370mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 17g
Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:
- Jamie Oliver Sweet And Sour Chicken
- Jamie Oliver Mediterranean Chicken
- Jamie Oliver Lemon Chicken
- Jamie Oliver Greek Chicken Pasta
Jamie Oliver Chicken Goujons
Description
This easy Jamie Oliver Chicken Goujons recipe is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. With crispy pitta breadcrumbs, tender chicken strips, and a creamy avocado dip, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare. Use everyday ingredients like basil, lemon, and garlic to create a flavorful dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Chicken & Marinade:
Dipping Sauce:
Salad:
Instructions
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Blitz 2 pittas in a blender into fine crumbs and spread them in a tray.
- Make Marinade: Slice chicken into 1cm strips. Blitz half the basil, egg, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper into a smooth marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Pour marinade over chicken strips and mix well to coat.
- Coat & Bake: Dip chicken strips in breadcrumbs and place them on a tray. Bake at 200°C/400°F/gas 6 for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked.
- Prepare Dip: Blend remaining basil, Greek yoghurt, avocado, and seasoning until smooth. Add chipotle Tabasco and olive oil as desired.
- Assemble & Serve: Toast remaining pittas, then serve with salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Enjoy with the avocado dip.
Notes
- Marinate Overnight: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge. This helps the flavors soak into the meat.
- Even Coating: When coating the chicken strips, press the crumbs onto the meat to ensure an even, crispy coating.
- Check Chicken: Make sure the chicken is fully cooked by cutting one piece open. It should be white and not pink inside.
- Blend Dip Smoothly: For the smoothest dip, blend the avocado and yoghurt well, adding a little extra olive oil if needed to thin it out.
Jamie Oliver Chicken Goujons