Description:
Chicken nuggets are a kind of fast food that consists of small pieces of chicken that are bite size and fried until crispy. They are often served as a snack or meal, either as a standalone item or as part of a larger combo meal.
Breading on chicken nuggets is usually made with a combination of flour, breadcrumbs, and spices, which creates a crunchy texture and adds flavor to the chicken. The chicken itself is usually made from processed or processed chicken meat that has been shaped into small, uniform shapes before being breaded and fried.
The chicken nuggets can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce, depending on personal taste. They are a popular food item among children and adults alike, and can be found in many fast food restaurants, as well as in the frozen food sections of grocery stores for home preparation.
| Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes |
| Rest time: none | Calories: 340 |
| Serving: 4 | Difficulty: advance |
Instructions for chicken nuggets recipe:
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (ca. 191 °C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Cut the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 2:
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Take another shallow dish, and whisk together the eggs and milk.
Step 3:
In a third shallow dish, place the bread crumbs. Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture first, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs into the chicken to make sure they stick well.
Step 4:
Place the breaded chicken pieces on the prepared baking tray.
Heat about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces in batches and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 5:
Once all the chicken pieces are fried, transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until just cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy our homemade chicken nuggets!
Chicken nuggets are a popular fast food item that is loved by many people. However, the question that arises is whether or not they are healthy. The answer is yes and no. Chicken nuggets can be healthy if they are prepared using fresh chicken breast meat and bagked instead of fried. It can also be a good source of protein.
But most fast food chains use processed chicken meat which is high in calories, sodium and unhealthy fats. Moreover, the bread used to cover the missing pieces may contain added sugars and preservatives that can harm your health in the long run.