Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Tender chicken breast chunks breaded in a three-step coating and pan-fried until golden and crunchy. Ready in 20 minutes with four simple pantry staples.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry, then cut into bite-sized nugget pieces, roughly 1.5 inches each.
Step 2
Set up three shallow bowls: flour in one, beaten egg in another, breadcrumbs in the third.
Step 3
Coat each nugget in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Add nuggets in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- three shallow bowls
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
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