Description
These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a family-friendly meal or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Nuggets: Heat oil to 350°F and fry nuggets in batches for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, use panko breadcrumbs.
- To bake instead of fry, place nuggets on a greased baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 nuggets
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
