Homemade Chicken McNuggets
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, these Homemade Chicken McNuggets are the perfect comfort food your family will adore. Made from tender chicken breast pieces seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, and pepper, each nugget is coated in a light yet crispy breadcrumb crust for that iconic crunch. This easy-to-follow recipe swaps fast food for a homemade twist, using simple pantry staples like flour, cornstarch, and eggs to create a perfectly golden coating. Cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes, these nuggets are ideal for a quick lunch, snack, or party appetizer. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a fun, crowd-pleasing meal! Serve up these nuggets today and elevate your homemade takeout game.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 3 cups Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 inches each.
Step 2
In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well to coat evenly.
Step 3
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour and cornstarch together.
Step 4
In another bowl, beat the eggs along with the water until combined.
Step 5
Place breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
Step 6
To bread the chicken pieces, first dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Shake off excess flour.
Step 7
Dip the floured chicken pieces into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Step 8
Finally, coat the chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.
Step 9
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Step 10
Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 11
Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 12
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1461.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 7023.8 |
| Total Fat 659.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 98.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 403.2g | |
| Cholesterol 744.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4531.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 160.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.1g | |
| Protein 173.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 169.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 243.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories