Chicken Nuggets Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by cutting chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then sequentially coating them with flour, a beaten egg wash, and a seasoned breadcrumb mixture containing Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. The breaded pieces are fried in about two inches of hot oil maintained near 350°F until golden and cooked through, roughly 3-4 minutes per side. Draining on a wire rack or paper towels helps preserve crispness.
Herbs and cheese in the coating enhance flavor, while the double coating technique promotes adhesion and crunch. The oil temperature is critical to avoid greasy or burnt nuggets. The recipe also offers an oven-baking alternative for a less oily option that still produces crisp nuggets.
Chicken nuggets can be prepped ahead by coating and refrigerating before frying. Cooked leftovers keep refrigerated for several days or can be frozen for months. Reheating under the broiler or in an air fryer helps restore crispness and warmth.
Prepare nuggets ahead by coating chicken pieces and storing them covered in the fridge before frying.An oven-baked version involves spraying coated nuggets with olive oil and baking with flipping, finishing with broiling for crispiness.Leftovers last 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months frozen; reheat with broiler or air fryer for best texture.Flour coating helps breadcrumb adherence during frying.Partially freezing chicken breasts makes cutting more even and manageable.For extra crunch, double-dip in egg wash and breadcrumbs.Maintain frying oil temperature between 350-375°F to prevent greasy or burnt nuggets.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup regular breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- vegetable oil for frying
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.
Notes
- Coat chicken pieces ahead and store them tightly wrapped in the fridge before frying.
- Bake coated nuggets at 400°F with olive oil spray, flipping midway, and finish with broiling for crisp edges.
- Store cooked nuggets in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Reheat under broiler or air fryer to regain crisp texture.
- The flour coating ensures the breading sticks properly during frying.
- Freeze chicken slightly to make cutting uniform pieces easier.
- For a crispier crust, coat twice with egg wash and breadcrumbs.
- Keep oil between 350-375°F to avoid greasiness or burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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