Description
Crispy and tender chicken nuggets perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken fillets into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.
- Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry nuggets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the nuggets.
- Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes for a healthier option.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, crispy chicken, easy appetizer