Crispy, golden-brown Chicken Nuggets straight to your table! Forget about the frozen aisle—making these nuggets at home is not only easy but also incredibly rewarding. With simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can enjoy homemade nuggets that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor.
CHICKEN NUGGETS INGREDIENTS:
2 lb of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into pieces
1 Egg
1/2 cup of Milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
1-1/4 cups of Flour
1 tsp of Onion Powder
1 tsp of Garlic Powder
One tsp of Paprika
Light Olive Oil for shallow frying
For the dipping sauce:
1/2 cup of Mayo
1/4 cup of BBQ Sauce
2 Tbsp of Yellow Mustard
2 Tbsp of Honey
Dash of Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt to taste
Preparation
1) In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk with some salt and pepper, add the chicken, coat well and leave it for a second.
2) In a large bowl with a lid (or do this in a resealable bag), add the flour, all the spices and salt and pepper, mix to combine then add the chicken pieces (shake off any excess egg mixture) place a lid on and shake really well for about a minute.
3) Remove the chicken pieces from the flour, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment and allow them to sit for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, add some light olive oil or vegetable oil to a large cast iron skillet and preheat.
4) While the chicken is resting, mix together the dipping sauce and pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes.
5) In batches, cook the chicken nuggets till they are golden brown and crispy, sprinkle them with a touch of salt when they come out.
Serve the homemade chicken nuggets hot and crispy, with this dipping sauce on the side.