Description
These Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets are a perfectly golden, crunchy treat made from tender boneless chicken breasts coated in seasoned flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs, then fried to perfection in a skillet. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make an excellent appetizer or snack that’s sure to be a hit with all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Cooking
- Cooking oil (canola recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three separate bowls: one with seasoned flour (combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the Oil: Pour cooking oil into a skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until it shimmers, indicating it’s hot and ready for frying.
- Fry the Nuggets: Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy nuggets.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to maintain temperature and even cooking.
- Can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier nuggets.
- Serve with honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ranch for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
