Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Crispy golden nuggets made from tender chicken breast, perfect for a quick family meal or appetizer.
⏱ 25 minServes 4American
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •2 large eggs
- •1 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 tsp salt
- •½ tsp black pepper
- •½ tsp 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 with flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the third.
- 3Coat each nugget in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally roll in seasoned breadcrumbs.
- 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 hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
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