Chicken Nugget Recipe
Make Chicken Nugget Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chicken Nugget Base
Breading Mixture
Cooking
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Cut the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the chicken pieces. Mix well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- 3
Preparing the Breading
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Breading the Chicken
- 5
Bread the Chicken
Take each piece of the coated chicken and roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Place breaded nuggets on a plate.
Cooking the Nuggets
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 7
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully add the breaded chicken nuggets to the hot oil. Fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Drain the Nuggets
Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
