Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
2. In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
3. Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, coating each piece completely. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Dip each piece of chicken into the panko mixture, coating each piece completely. Shake off any excess panko.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
7. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
8. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Chicken nuggets were invented in the 1950s by Robert C. Baker, a professor at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
• Chicken nuggets are one of the most popular fast food items in the world.
• The average person in the US eats about 30 pounds of chicken nuggets a year.