Homemade Chicken McNuggets

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, these Homemade Chicken McNuggets are the perfect comfort food your family will adore. Made from tender chicken breast pieces seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, and pepper, each nugget is coated in a light yet crispy breadcrumb crust for that iconic crunch. This easy-to-follow recipe swaps fast food for a homemade twist, using simple pantry staples like flour, cornstarch, and eggs to create a perfectly golden coating. Cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes, these nuggets are ideal for a quick lunch, snack, or party appetizer. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a fun, crowd-pleasing meal! Serve up these nuggets today and elevate your homemade takeout game.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 inches each.

Step 2

In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well to coat evenly.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour and cornstarch together.

Step 4

In another bowl, beat the eggs along with the water until combined.

Step 5

Place breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.

Step 6

To bread the chicken pieces, first dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Shake off excess flour.

Step 7

Dip the floured chicken pieces into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.

Step 8

Finally, coat the chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.

Step 9

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 12

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1461.7 grams (1461.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7024

Total Fat 659.20g	845%
Saturated Fat 98.40g	492%
Polyunsaturated Fat 403.20g
Cholesterol 745mg	248%
Sodium 4531mg	197%
Total Carbohydrate 160.60g	58%
Dietary Fiber 6.30g	23%
Total Sugars 8.10g
Protein 173.50g	347%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 244mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.6%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 8.8%