Homemade Chicken Nuggets

5 from 47 votes

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Crispy, fried homemade chicken nuggets are a family favorite! They are quick, easy, and even better than the restaurants.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Equipment

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup regular or panko breadcrumbs
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
teaspoon garlic salt
oil, for frying

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1–1 ½ inches).
Place flour in a medium bowl.
Combine eggs and water in a second bowl and beat together.
In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt and mix.
Fill a frying pan with about 2 inches of oil and heat over medium heat to 350°F.
While oil is heating up, coat the chicken. Coat each nugget with flour, then dip into the egg mixture. Finally, coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
When oil is ready, place one nugget into the oil to test. It should sizzle immediately. If it darkens too quickly without cooking on the inside, then the oil is too hot. Adjust the heat accordingly.
Fry nuggets in batches for 3–4 minutes on each side, then place on a wire rack or paper towel–lined plate to drain before serving.

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Notes

Store fried nuggets. Place cooled nuggets in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat under the broiler until warm and crisp.

Store unfried nuggets. After coating the chicken, place them in a single layer, cover them tightly with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge for 1-2 days before frying according to the recipe.

FREEZE. Flash freeze unfried nuggets and transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 1-2 months. Allow them to partially thaw before frying.

To bake straight out of the freezer place frozen nuggets on a baking sheet with a wire rack. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes. Crisp under the broiler.

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