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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

These Homemade Chicken Nuggets may be a favorite of the kids, but they are so good that the adults will want to hoard them all! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In a large ziplock bag, combine the flour, seasoned salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, close the top, and toss to coat the chicken in the flour, making sure that the pieces of chicken don’t stick together.
  2. Place the eggs in a shallow bowl and whisk to break them up.
  3. In another shallow bowl, combine the seasoned breadcrumbs and the panko breadcrumbs with the garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
  4. Working in batches, remove the chicken pieces from the ziplock bag, shaking off any excess flour. Dip them into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat each piece well.
  5. Transfer to a cooling rack while you finish coating all of the chicken pieces.
  6. Add enough oil to a large skillet to go about 1-inch deep. Heat until hot, about 350ºF.
  7. Again working in batches, fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning each pieces a few times.
  8. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and continue until all of the chicken has been cooked.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition has been calculated estimating 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 894mg (37%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 377kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 894mg 37%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.