Description
Crispy chicken nuggets are the superhero of comfort food! Imagine sinking your teeth into a golden nugget that crunches delightfully before revealing mouthwatering, juicy chicken. These little bites of joy are perfect for movie nights or casual family gatherings—the kind of food that makes everyone suddenly best friends. So, let’s dive into this crispy adventure and turn your kitchen into a nugget-making factory!
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
- Breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Eggs (large)
- All-purpose Flour
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- Dipping Sauce (ketchup, honey mustard, or BBQ)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Set up three bowls—one with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
- Cut chicken: Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Dip and coat: First dip each piece in flour, then egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry coated nuggets until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain: Place cooked nuggets on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot: Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (145g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg