Description
Delicious and crispy chicken nuggets, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, made with love and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable, olive, or butter)
Instructions
- Start by cutting your chicken into nugget-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with flour seasoned with salt, garlic powder, and paprika; beaten eggs; and breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
- Carefully place the breaded chicken in the oil and fry in batches until golden brown (about 5–6 minutes).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, sprinkling with salt while hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double dipping in the egg and breadcrumbs. Maintain oil temperature for perfect frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, comfort food, fried chicken, homemade chicken, family recipe