The Best Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Servings: 4
Calories: 379kcal
Chicken nuggets are a family favorite dinner that most kids devour! If you're like me, you want to serve your family real chicken! This easy recipe has been my go-to homemade chicken nugget recipe for years! It's perfectly seasoned, simple to make, and kid-approved.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts
- your choice of oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk the flour and seasonings together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Remove skin and debone the chicken if needed. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Pour enough oil in the skillet for the chicken pieces to be partially submerged, approximately 3/4 to 1 Inch deep. Heat oil to 350℉ to 375℉
- Coat chicken pieces in seasoning blend.
- Fry chicken in small batches to help keep the oil hot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once.
- Using a metal spatula, remove chicken nuggets from oil when golden brown. Drain excess oil in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet or wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2597mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3mg
