Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets are the quintessential comfort food, offering a delightful crunch on the outside and juicy tenderness on the inside. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day snacks, these homemade chicken nuggets are a hit with kids and adults alike. With a simple recipe using pantry staples, you can customize flavors and dipping sauces to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your family with this fun and easy cooking adventure!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite dipping sauce (e.g., honey mustard or BBQ)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station: in one bowl, combine flour and garlic powder; in another bowl, beat eggs; in the third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg wash, and finally coat it in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry nuggets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 nuggets (about 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg