Description
These crispy chicken nuggets are golden, crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Perfect for dipping, snacking, or serving as a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized nugget pieces.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip into the eggs, and coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the nuggets in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, 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
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- You can bake the nuggets at 425°F for 18 to 20 minutes instead of frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the 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: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
