Homemade Chicken Nuggets
You control the quality when you make these Homemade Chicken Nuggets. This easy recipe tastes better than any store-bought bag on the market.
Servings: 5 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the nuggets
- 1 - 1 ¼ pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
For the breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
For frying
- 3 - 4 cups vegetable oil or more as needed
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the food processor and blend until the chicken is minced. Next, add the spices, cornstarch, and water. Process until combined.
- Using a 1-1/2 tablespoon measure, shape the chicken mixture into a rectangular shape in your hand and place it on a baking tray with parchment paper and freeze in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Heat approximately 3-4 cups of vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
- Dredge each nugget in the flour to cover, then into the egg, and finally, coat it in bread crumbs.
- Fry the nuggets in batches, if necessary, in oil for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through the cooking time, if necessary.
- Remove to a paper towel-lined platter or tray briefly to absorb some of the excess oil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to make these nuggets in any shape you like.
- It's easy to change up the flavor by switching up the seasonings and spices.
- This recipe is a great meal prep idea!
- Want to make this recipe even quicker? You can use already ground chicken in place of the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Serving: 4nuggets | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
