Description
Crispy homemade chicken nuggets recipe delivers golden, crunchy bites of pure comfort. Seasoned breading and perfect frying technique create irresistible morsels you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (canola recommended) (as needed)
Instructions
- Slice chicken into consistent, bite-sized morsels ensuring even cooking and uniform texture.
- Arrange three separate shallow containers: first with seasoned flour mixture, second with whisked eggs, third with crisp panko breadcrumbs.
- Systematically coat each chicken piece by first rolling in seasoned flour, completely drenching in egg wash, then thoroughly covering with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to secure crispy exterior.
- Prepare a heavy-bottomed skillet, warming vegetable oil to approximately 350°F, watching for slight shimmering surface indicating optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding, and fry for approximately 3-4 minutes per side until exterior transforms into a rich golden-brown color and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer freshly fried nuggets onto paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, allowing brief resting period to maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately alongside preferred dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or spicy sriracha mayo for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Maintain consistent chicken piece sizes to ensure even cooking and uniform crispiness.
- Gently press breadcrumbs onto chicken to create a thick, adherent coating that stays crisp during frying.
- Season flour mixture with extra spices like garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs for deeper flavor complexity.
- Pat chicken pieces dry before breading to help coating stick better and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg