Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Crispy and tender chicken nuggets, perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, served with your choice of dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Nugget Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
In three separate bowls, place flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each piece of chicken first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Make sure each piece is fully covered.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry Nuggets
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.