Description
Golden, crispy homemade chicken nuggets bring comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly crunchy, these nuggets offer a delightful meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform, bite-sized morsels, ensuring each piece is thoroughly patted dry to promote optimal crispiness.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour mixture, second with whisked eggs, third with spiced panko breadcrumbs for a multi-layered coating technique.
- Methodically dredge each chicken piece through flour, ensuring complete coverage and shaking off excess.
- Submerge floured chicken into egg wash, allowing excess to drip off for even coating.
- Roll egg-coated pieces through seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create a thick, adherent crust.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature for even browning.
- Carefully place breaded nuggets into hot oil, cooking in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain crispness.
- Fry each side for approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked nuggets onto paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and retain crunchiness.
- Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauces, enjoying while nuggets are hot and crisp.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat chicken pieces completely dry to ensure the breading sticks perfectly and creates an extra crispy exterior.
- Seasoning Boost: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the flour mixture for an unexpected flavor kick.
- Gluten-Free Hack: Swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the nuggets suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Temperature Control: Use a cooking thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and juicy nuggets every time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg