Tasty Chicken Nuggets

Craving the ultimate homemade comfort food? These crispy, golden-brown Tasty Chicken Nuggets are proof that scratch-made beats store-bought every time! Featuring tender chicken breast bites coated in a perfectly seasoned blend of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, they’re double-coated for maximum crunch using a combination of parmesan-laced panko breadcrumbs and buttermilk batter. Fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil, these nuggets are irresistibly juicy on the inside and delightfully crispy on the outside. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for family dinners, snack parties, or game-day appetizers. Serve them warm with classic dipping sauces like ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard for a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love. Perfect keywords for SEO include "crispy chicken nuggets," "homemade nuggets recipe," "parmesan chicken nuggets," and "easy chicken appetizer."

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 large Eggs
• 120 milliliters Buttermilk
• 150 grams Panko breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5 inches each, and set aside.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to create a seasoned flour mixture.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until fully combined.

Step 4

In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, making sure to shake off any excess.

Step 6

Dip the floured chicken piece into the egg and buttermilk mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.

Step 7

Roll the chicken piece in the panko breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.

Step 8

Repeat the process for all chicken pieces and place them on a plate or tray.

Step 9

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot to around 175°C (350°F).

Step 10

Fry the chicken nuggets in small batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the cooked nuggets from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 12

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1557.2 grams (1557.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6483

Total Fat 552.20g	708%
Saturated Fat 90.50g	453%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 856mg	285%
Sodium 6056mg	263%
Total Carbohydrate 223.20g	81%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 17.70g
Protein 210.40g	421%

Vitamin D 146IU	732%
Calcium 904mg	70%
Iron 17mg	97%
Potassium 2011mg	43%

*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: 74.1%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 13.3%