Description
Homemade chicken nuggets are a delicious treat, featuring a crispy coating and juicy interior. Perfect for family dinners or snack time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Set up your dredging station: one bowl with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko.
- Fry the nuggets in hot oil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg