Indulge in the crispy goodness of homemade chicken nuggets with this easy recipe that will have your family begging for more. These nuggets are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set up three shallow bowls - one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece into flour, then eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry chicken nuggets until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer nuggets to the prepared baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chicken nuggets were invented in the 1950s by a food scientist named Robert C. Baker.
McDonald's popularized chicken nuggets in the 1980s, making them a staple in fast food chains.
Homemade chicken nuggets are healthier and tastier compared to store-bought versions.