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Leah Maroney
Homemade chicken nuggets are much healthier and tastier than frozen or fast-food varieties and they're a cinch to make, too. If you're ready to put homemade nuggets to the taste test, read on to learn how you can quickly whip up a batch for weeknight meals or as game day snacks that'll disappear in no time.
Tips
- Save time by doubling or tripling this recipe, so you have plenty of extra nuggets to stick in the freezer for future meals. If you cook your nuggets before you freeze them, they'll be just as convenient as store-bought ones. When you're ready to eat the nuggets, just pop them in the oven or microwave to warm them.
- You can also save money right off the bat by making your own breadcrumbs instead of using store-bought. Try drying some bread out in the oven—you can and pulsing it in a food processor until you reach your desired size and texture. Then, add whatever herbs or spices you'd like to flavor them. As long as you dry them out well, they'll be shelf-stable. Make a big batch and keep them on hand for easy meal preparation. You can also use a stale loaf to make breadcrumbs.
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Gather the Ingredients
Leah Maroney
To make chicken nuggets at home, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or Italian)
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 3 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3 teaspoons pepper
- 1 cup canola oil
- Optional: 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
In three individual bowls, separate the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Add a teaspoon of seasoned salt and black pepper to each of the bowls and whisk to combine.
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Dip Chicken in the Beaten Egg
Leah Maroney
Then, dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides completely.
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Serve With a Dipping Sauce
Leah Maroney
Serve the nuggets hot and fresh with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear.