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!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 377kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

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

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.
Place the eggs in a shallow bowl and whisk to break them up.
In another shallow bowl, combine the seasoned breadcrumbs and the panko breadcrumbs with the garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
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.
Transfer to a cooling rack while you finish coating all of the chicken pieces.
Add enough oil to a large skillet to go about 1-inch deep. Heat until hot, about 350ºF.
Again working in batches, fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning each pieces a few times.
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.

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