Homemade Chicken McNuggets
Satisfy your fast-food cravings at home with these crispy, golden-brown Homemade Chicken McNuggets! Made from tender chicken breast seasoned with a perfect balance of garlic, paprika, and black pepper, these nuggets are coated in a light and crunchy breadcrumb crust for the ultimate bite. The three-step breading process—flour and cornstarch, egg dip, and breadcrumb coating—ensures a flawless texture that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while shallow frying in oil gives you that signature golden finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for serving as an appetizer, snack, or kid-friendly meal. Pair with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, barbecue, or classic ketchup for a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 3 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 inches each.
In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well to coat evenly.
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour and cornstarch together.
In another bowl, beat the eggs along with the water until combined.
Place breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
To bread the chicken pieces, first dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Shake off excess flour.
Dip the floured chicken pieces into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Finally, coat the chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 659.2 g | 845% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.4 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 403.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 745 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 4531 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 173.5 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
