Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy exterior with juicy chicken for a delicious experience in every bite. Perfect for family movie nights, game days, or just a cozy meal at home, these homemade nuggets are easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite dipping sauces. Gather your ingredients and let’s dive into this simple recipe that promises to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 nuggets (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Your favorite dipping sauces (BBQ, ranch, honey mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station: combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in one bowl; whisk eggs in another; place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each piece of chicken by first dipping it into the flour mixture, then egg, and finally rolling it in breadcrumbs.
- Arrange coated nuggets on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
- Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 nuggets (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg