Description
Homemade chicken nuggets are a delightful family-friendly dish that pairs crispy exteriors with juicy interiors, making them perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- All-purpose flour
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour mixed with garlic powder and salt, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the nuggets in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Experiment with different spices or add cheese to the breading mix for extra flavor. For an even crunchier texture, consider using flavored panko breadcrumbs.