Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Breading
Cooking
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the chicken pieces. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
Breading
- 3
Set up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, set up your breading station: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each piece of seasoned chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded chicken pieces on a plate.
Cooking
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable or canola oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully add the breaded chicken nuggets to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.