Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets (Better Than Fast Food!)

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 Intro:

Craving that irresistible crunch of chicken nuggets but want something healthier, juicier, and made right in your kitchen? These Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets are exactly what you need. Golden on the outside, juicy on the inside—these nuggets are kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Let’s make nuggets that beat the drive-thru!

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📝 Ingredients:

For the chicken:

  • 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 egg (for binding)

For the coating:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color)

For frying:

  • Oil for deep frying (sunflower or vegetable oil)

🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and egg. Mix well. Let it marinate for 20–30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Coating

In a shallow dish, mix flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. This will give your nuggets that signature crunch.

Step 3: Coat the Nuggets

Take each marinated chicken piece and coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb-flour mixture. Press gently so the coating sticks well.

Step 4: Fry Until Golden

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the nuggets in batches for 4–5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Serve hot with ketchup, garlic mayo, or your favorite dip!

🥗 Serving Suggestions:

  • Pair with French fries or potato wedges.

  • Wrap in a tortilla with lettuce and mayo for a nugget wrap.

  • Add to a salad for a protein punch!

🔥 Nutrition Info (per 5 nuggets)

  • Calories: 280 kcal

  • Protein: 22g

  • Fat: 15g

  • Carbs: 14g

  • Fiber: 1g

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and vary based on exact ingredients and portions.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Can I bake these nuggets instead of frying?
A: Absolutely! Spray with oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Q: How do I make them gluten-free?
A: Use rice flour or cornstarch and gluten-free breadcrumbs.

Q: Can I freeze the nuggets?
A: Yes! Freeze them after coating and before frying. Fry directly from frozen (add 1–2 minutes extra).

Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
A: Yes, chicken thighs make even juicier nuggets!

📄 Disclaimer

Some of the content on Recipes By Ai is created using AI assistance (such as ChatGPT by OpenAI). While AI helps us generate creative and innovative recipes, each post is manually reviewed, formatted, and edited by a human to ensure it is accurate, easy to follow, and genuinely helpful for readers.

We do our best to test or verify the cooking process and ingredients before sharing them.

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