Description
These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are a family favorite, with tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 large eggs
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Nuggets: Heat oil to 350°F, then fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- For a baked version, bake breaded nuggets at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- These nuggets freeze well after cooking—reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
