Description
Homemade chicken nuggets are a family favorite, featuring a crispy exterior and juicy interior. These easy-to-make bites are perfect for any meal or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station: Bowl 1 with seasoned flour (salt, pepper, garlic powder), Bowl 2 with beaten eggs, and Bowl 3 with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry nuggets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken before breading. - Experiment with different breadcrumbs like crushed cornflakes for extra crunch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven.