Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 500g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

For Coating
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups (150g) breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs

For Frying
• Vegetable oil

Method

1. Season the chicken pieces with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme. Let them marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2. Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

3. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumbs.

4. Heat the vegetable oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).

5. Fry the nuggets in batches for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

6. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

For Baking (Optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Arrange the coated nuggets on a lined baking tray and lightly brush or spray with oil.
3. Bake for 18–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and fully cooked.