Description
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these homemade chicken nuggets are perfectly seasoned, golden brown, and made with simple pantry ingredients. A family-friendly favorite that is easy to prepare and absolutely worth every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- About 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until it reaches about 175 C or 350 F.
- In one bowl, mix flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Line a plate with paper towels and set it near the stove for draining.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry in batches for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 75 C or 165 F.
- Transfer to the paper towel lined plate and allow excess oil to drain. Lightly sprinkle with salt while still hot if desired.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying to help the coating stick better.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain proper oil temperature and crisp texture.
- You can bake at 200 C or 400 F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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