Description
Crispy homemade chicken nuggets made with tender chicken pieces coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried or baked until golden and crunchy.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into small nugget-sized pieces.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika; one with eggs and milk whisked together; and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and onion powder.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to about 175°C (350°F).
- Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the nuggets and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- You can bake the nuggets at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes instead of frying.
- Panko breadcrumbs create extra crispiness.
- Ensure the internal temperature of chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Serve with ketchup, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American