Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Name: Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup regular or panko breadcrumbs; ½ cup Parmesan Cheese; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; Vegetable oil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
386 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Steven Mason

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This homemade chicken nuggets recipe is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and a million miles away from anything frozen.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup regular or panko breadcrumbs
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Vegetable oil, for frying

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Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1-1½ inches).
Place flour in a medium bowl.
Combine eggs and water in a second bowl and beat together.
In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic salt and mix together.
Fill a frying pan with about 2 inches of oil and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
While the oil is heating up, coat each chicken nugget with flour, then dip into the egg mixture. Finally, coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
When oil is ready, place one nugget into the oil to test. It should sizzle immediately. If it darkens too quickly without cooking on the inside, then the oil is too hot. Adjust the heat accordingly.
Fry nuggets in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side, then place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain before serving.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.
Prep ahead. Coat the chicken pieces, place them in a single layer, cover them tightly with plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge for a few hours before frying.
Oven directions. Place breaded nuggets on a wire racj over an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Spray with olive oil spray and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip, spray again and cook for an additional 8 minutes. Broil for a few minutes more to brown nuggets.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Reheat under the broiler or air fryer until warm and crisp.
The flour coating is what helps keep the breading from falling off the nuggets.
Partially freezing the chicken breasts will help you cut clean and evenly sized pieces.
For an extra crispy crust, after the initial breading, dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and then back into the breadcrumbs.
Maintain the oil temperature at around 350-375°F. Too low, and the nuggets will be greasy; too high, and they'll burn.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 474mg (20%) Potassium 539mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 272IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	386kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	163mg	54%
Sodium	474mg	20%
Potassium	539mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	272IU	5%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	218mg	22%
Iron	4mg	22%