Description
Delicious and crispy chicken nuggets that are better than takeout, made with love and the finest ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying or olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt, pepper, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with additional spices and cornstarch.
- Whisk together the eggs in a separate bowl to create an egg wash.
- Coat each chicken piece by dipping it into the egg wash, then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- For frying, heat the oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry nuggets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let the nuggets rest on a paper towel, then serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Marinating the chicken is crucial for tenderness. Experiment with different spices for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, homemade, crispy, comfort food, family recipe