Description
These homemade chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a family-friendly meal or snack. They are easy to prepare and perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized nugget pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In one bowl, add the flour. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken nuggets in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- You can bake the nuggets at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes instead of frying.
- Panko breadcrumbs create an extra crispy texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
