8 Piece Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

2. 2

   Set up Breading Station

   In one bowl, place the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, place the bread crumbs.

3. 3

   Bread the Chicken

   Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   Fry the Nuggets

   Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

6. 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 with your favorite dipping sauce.