Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe
These homemade chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside with simple ingredients. They cook up golden and crunchy, making them perfect for dipping, snacking, or serving as an easy meal.
Servings 4 Portions
Calories 231kcal
Equipment
- Tongs
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 Pieces Chicken Breasts
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Cup Whey Protein
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
- Clean and cut the chicken into small chunks, then crack the eggs and set them aside with your chosen spices and coating ingredients.
- Beat the eggs in one bowl and whisk together the dry coating with spices in another, keeping wet and dry mixtures separate for easy breading.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat fully in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a lined baking sheet. Heat the oil while finishing the coating process.
- Carefully fry the chicken in hot oil in batches until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove the nuggets with a strainer and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce
Video
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Notes
- Chicken - you can use any chicken meat for this chicken nugget recipe. If chicken breasts are not available, you can use boneless chicken thighs without the skin as they are also tender and tasty.
- Overcrowding - fry the chicken nuggets in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan since it lowers the oil temperature and can result in soggy nuggets.
- Flour - instead of using high carbs flour like all purpose flour, use substitutes like whey protein or almond meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1454mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg