Classic Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Total time40 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time20 min
4.8(16)
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil), plus more as needed
For the breading
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- ketchup or honey mustard, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp kosher salt and the black pepper.
- 2
Set up a three-bowl breading station: in the first shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk until smooth. In the third bowl, combine the panko with 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
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