Description
Delicious and crispy homemade chicken nuggets that are easy to make and perfect for snacking or meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 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
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preparing the Oil: Preheat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Cutting Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients: In one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Beating the Egg: In a second bowl, beat the egg until well mixed.
- Preparing the Breadcrumbs: In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Coating the Chicken: Dip each piece in flour, then egg, and then breadcrumbs.
- Frying the Nuggets: Fry coated nuggets in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Draining: Drain cooked nuggets on paper towels.
- Serving: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating chicken in buttermilk before breading. These can also be baked at 400°F (200°C) for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg