Description
Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets: Discover the Secret Recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the seasoned flour mixture.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated nuggets on a plate.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (about 350°F), carefully add the chicken nuggets in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the nuggets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the nuggets from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try marinating the chicken pieces in buttermilk for 1-2 hours before breading.
- You can also bake the nuggets at 400°F for 15-20 minutes for a healthier option, flipping halfway through.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or serve with a spicy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg