Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Golden, crunchy homemade chicken nuggets that are tender on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside.
⏱ 25 minServes 4American
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •2 large eggs
- •1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- 1Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized nugget pieces, approximately 2 inches each.
- 2Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- 3Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip in egg, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 4Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5Fry nuggets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 6Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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