Description
Quick and easy Chicken Nuggets recipe that comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for a crispy and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- ΒΌ cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Get Your Stations Ready: Set up three bowls for the flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Dredge, Baby!: Coat each chicken piece in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat Things Up: Pour oil into a skillet and heat until shimmering.
- Fry Time!: Cook the breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
These nuggets are versatile and can be paired with various dips and sides. Freeze uncooked nuggets for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg