Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Chicken Nuggets served with french fries.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Nuggets
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2
Set up the breading station
In three separate bowls, place flour in one, beaten egg in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in the third.
- 3
Bread the chicken
Dip each piece of chicken into the flour, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each piece is well-coated.
- 4
Heat the oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the nuggets
Carefully place the breaded chicken nuggets into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain and serve
Remove the cooked nuggets and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
