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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

January 8, 2021 by Alida Ryder 14 Comments

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Crispy, homemade chicken nuggets are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Who could resist crunchy, golden nuggets of joy?! No one, that’s who!

Homemade chicken nuggets

Listen, I know chicken nuggets are traditionally known to be kids’ food. THESE nuggets though? Of course kids will love them but when I made these for the first time, they disappeared incredibly quickly and there was not a child in sight. And I mean, what’s not to love? Juicy nuggets of crispy, golden chicken? Uh, yes please! They are great served simply with ketchup but they’re even better when you add honey mustard sauce to dip as you go.

Ingredients

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

  • Chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Boneless thighs can be substituted.
  • Flour.
  • Garlic powder. 
  • Paprika. 
  • Onion powder. 
  • Salt and pepper. 
  • Eggs. 

How to make chicken nuggets

  1. Bread the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion power, salt and black pepper in a shallow bowl and whisk together with a fork. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Coat the chicken first in the flour then in the egg and again in the flour. For a thicker coating, repeat the breading step.
  2. Fry: Fry the chicken nuggets in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on kitchen paper.
  3. Baking: If you prefer baking the nuggets, coat the chicken in seasoned breadcrumbs instead of flour after coating in egg. Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack and drizzle with oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 220ºC/430ºF until golden brown and crisp.

Crispy chicken nuggets

Can I make chicken nuggets in the air fryer?

Absolutely. I wouldn’t recommend coating them in flour as the final step though as the flour won’t cook the same way in the air fryer as it does in hot oil. Instead, coat the chicken in flour, egg and then in seasoned breadcrumbs. Drizzle over a little olive oil and cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 180ºC/350ºF until crisp and golden.

Freezing and making ahead

  1. Freezing: Bread chicken nuggets per instructions then place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until solid then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Fry from frozen until golden brown and crisp.
  2. Make ahead: Cooked nuggets can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a hot oven until warmed through.

What to serve with chicken nuggets

  1. Easy oven baked fries
  2. Spicy garlic baked potato wedges
  3. Easy creamy curried macaroni salad
  4. Cucumber, tomato and red onion salad

Chicken nuggets with ketchup.

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Homemade chicken nuggets

Homemade chicken nuggets

Crispy, homemade chicken nuggets are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Who could resist crunchy, golden nuggets of joy?! No one, that's who!
4.24 from 25 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken nuggets, homemade chicken nuggets
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts sliced into bite sized chunks
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.
  • Whisk together the flour and spices in a shallow bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together.
  • Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the eggs and finally in the flour again. For a thicker coating, repeat the breading.
  • Fry the chicken nuggets in the oil until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon then drain on kitchen paper before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Tadie

    November 15, 2021 at 12:21 PM

    Can I use bread crumbs instead of flour

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      November 25, 2021 at 7:24 PM

      Yes, you can.

      Reply
  2. Mark

    May 19, 2021 at 1:21 AM

    These look amazing!!

    Can I substitute the flour if I’m cutting down on carbs?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 6, 2021 at 2:50 PM

      Yes, absolutely.

      Reply
  3. Silvia Sarah

    June 1, 2020 at 4:31 PM

    This is the first time Im making chicken nuggets..and it was amazing..my family loved it especially the kids! thank u so much for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 1, 2020 at 4:33 PM

      Amazing. It’s only a pleasure.

      Reply
  4. Patricia

    January 11, 2020 at 8:59 PM

    Alida,
    I meant corn starch….not baking soda!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 7, 2020 at 9:19 AM

      🙂 Yes corn starch will definitely add to the crispiness.

      Reply
  5. Patricia

    January 11, 2020 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Alida,
    What type of oil and how much (inches deep?) do you recommend?
    Does the addition of baking soda add to the crispiness? And how much?
    Love your blog and so many of your recipes!….Thank You!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 12, 2020 at 3:57 PM

      Enough to deep fry. You could use corn starch but it’s really not necessary.

      Reply
      • Patricia

        January 12, 2020 at 4:18 PM

        Thanks! Which type of oil?

        Reply
        • Alida Ryder

          January 15, 2020 at 3:38 PM

          Any vegetable oil or Canola oil will work.

          Reply
  6. Ana

    January 11, 2020 at 8:23 PM

    These look so scrumptious! At what temp would you bake from frozen? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 12, 2020 at 3:58 PM

      At around 220 degrees celsius / 430 degrees Fahrenheit.

      Reply

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