Classic Homemade Chicken Nuggets
These crispy chicken nuggets taste just like the ones you get at your favorite fast food spot.
recipesbynani.comMaking chicken nuggets at home is so much better than grabbing a drive thru meal. You know exactly what goes into them and the taste is fresh, hot, and satisfying.
My favorite trick for the best crunch is to make sure your oil is nice and hot before you drop the chicken in. If the oil is too cold, the breading just gets soggy instead of golden.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and set them aside.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Put the beaten eggs in a second bowl and the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- 4
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg, and finally coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumbs.
- 5
Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Fry the chicken in small batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, which usually takes about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 7
Place the finished nuggets on a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess oil before serving.
💡 Tips
Serve these with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or barbecue sauce. You can store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them in the oven to keep them crispy.
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