Description
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these homemade chicken nuggets are a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and perfect for dipping, they’ll delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and tools.
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry nuggets in batches until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before breading. You can also substitute breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes or add spices like paprika for extra zest.