Chicken Nuggets

These crispy homemade chicken nuggets are perfectly seasoned, breaded, and fried to golden perfection. A fun, kid-friendly recipe that's easy to make and delicious to enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 ¼ pounds of chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup water
• For the breading:1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• For frying:3 to 4 cups vegetable oil (or more, as needed)

Directions

1. Start by placing the chicken in a food processor and pulse until it's finely minced. Add the spices, cornstarch, and water, then process until everything is well combined.
2. Using a 1 ½ tablespoon measure, shape the chicken mixture into rectangular pieces with your hands and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze the nuggets for 30 minutes.
3. Next, heat 3 to 4 cups of vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
4. Coat each nugget by dredging it in flour, dipping it into the egg, and then rolling it in breadcrumbs.
5. Fry the nuggets in batches for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping them halfway through if necessary. Once cooked, transfer the nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.