12 Pc. Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Nugget Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces, around 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, set up your breading station: one with all-purpose flour mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika; one with beaten eggs; and one with breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Take each piece of chicken, coat it in the flour mixture, dip it in the beaten eggs, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until well coated. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, 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 sauces.