Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy homemade chicken nuggets with this easy recipe. Perfect for a snack or a main course, these nuggets are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 2 eggs, beaten
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Nuggets: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry nuggets in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For baked nuggets, bake breaded chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
