Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Homemade chicken nuggets are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy golden-brown exterior with tender, juicy chicken inside. These easy-to-make bites are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces and can be customized with various spices to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed as a family dinner or a game night snack, these nuggets are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- ketchup (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, whisk the eggs; in another bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper; in the last bowl, place breadcrumbs.
- Dip each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, followed by breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg