Chicken Nuggets Made Easy: Juicy, Homemade Perfection
Learn how to make delicious chicken nuggets from scratch, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the diced chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken nuggets until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of breadcrumbs for varying textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 nuggets
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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