Here’s a simple and delicious homemade chicken nuggets recipe—crispy outside and juicy inside.
🍗 Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the coating
- In one bowl mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a second bowl whisk eggs and milk.
- In a third bowl place the breadcrumbs.
2. Coat the chicken
- Dip each chicken piece in flour.
- Then dip in the egg mixture.
- Finally coat with breadcrumbs.
3. Cook the nuggets
Frying method
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry nuggets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Oven method (healthier)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place nuggets on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Air fryer method
- Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
🍯 Dipping Sauces
- Ketchup
- Honey mustard
- Barbecue sauce
- Garlic mayo
💡 Tip:
For extra crispy nuggets, use panko breadcrumbs and spray lightly with oil before baking.
If you’d like, I can also show you McDonald’s-style chicken nuggets recipe that tastes very close to the original.
