Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Crispy chicken nuggets served with a dipping sauce.
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 Nuggets
Dipping Sauce
Method
Chicken Nuggets
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs. Season the flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each piece of chicken first into the flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with bread crumbs. Make sure each piece is well-coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Dipping Sauce
- 6
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and mustard until well blended.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crispy chicken nuggets hot with the dipping sauce on the side.