Homemade Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe With Crispy Panko Crust from www.melaniecooks.com
Introduction
Chicken nuggets are a popular snack and meal for both kids and adults alike. They are easy to make, tasty, and can be served with different sauces or dips. In this article, we will share with you a simple recipe for making chicken nuggets at home. The recipe is straightforward, and the results are crispy and delicious nuggets that you and your family will love.
Ingredients
To make this chicken nugget recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of onion powder
1 tablespoon of paprika
1 tablespoon of salt
1/2 tablespoon of black pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup of milk
2 cups of breadcrumbs
Oil, for frying
Instructions
Step 1: Cut the chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces. You can use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors for this. Make sure the chicken pieces are roughly the same size to ensure they cook evenly.
Step 2: Prepare the coating
In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will be used to coat the chicken.
Step 3: Beat the eggs
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. This mixture will be used to coat the chicken after it has been coated with the flour mixture.
Step 4: Coat the chicken
Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, making sure it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour before dipping the chicken into the egg mixture. Again, make sure the chicken is fully coated with the egg mixture.
Step 5: Coat the chicken with breadcrumbs
Next, coat the chicken with breadcrumbs. You can use regular breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs, depending on your preference. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to make sure they stick.
Step 6: Fry the chicken nuggets
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken nuggets to the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the nuggets for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 7: Drain and serve
Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the chicken nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Now, let's take a look at the nutrition information for this chicken nugget recipe. The following information is for one serving of chicken nuggets (about six pieces):
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 100mg
Sodium: 1140mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 24g
Conclusion
Making chicken nuggets at home is easy and fun. With this recipe, you can make delicious and crispy chicken nuggets that are perfect for a snack, lunch, or dinner. We hope you enjoy making and eating these chicken nuggets as much as we do!