Chicken nuggets: Discover mouthwatering homemade recipes!
Delicious homemade chicken nuggets that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken nuggets in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the nuggets at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- These nuggets can be frozen before frying for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg