Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken (lean ground chicken)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 slices white sandwich bread (crusts removed) (cut off crusts before processing)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups vegetable oil (high smoke‑point oil for shallow frying)

Instructions

1. Make bread crumbs

   Remove the crusts from the two slices of bread, place the soft part into a blender, and pulse until you have fine crumbs.

   Time: PT1M

2. Season chicken

   In a large mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

   Time: PT3M

3. Add bread crumbs

   Add the freshly blended bread crumbs to the seasoned chicken and fold gently until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

4. Form nuggets

   Lightly oil your hands, scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, and roll it into a nugget about 1 inch thick. Place the formed nugget on a lightly oiled plate. Repeat until all mixture is used (about 20 nuggets).

   Time: PT5M

5. Set up egg wash and breadcrumbs

   In one shallow bowl beat the two eggs. In a second bowl spread the panko breadcrumbs.

   Time: PT2M

6. Egg wash and breadcrumb coating

   Dip each nugget first into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the coating adheres. Place coated nuggets on a tray.

   Time: PT5M

7. Heat oil for frying

   Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat until the oil shimmers (≈350°F).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Fry first side

   Using tongs, carefully place a few nuggets into the hot oil (do not overcrowd). Fry for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Fry second side

   Flip the nuggets and fry the other side for another 2 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Drain and rest

    Transfer the fried nuggets to a wire rack set over a baking sheet or paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them rest for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

11. Serve

    Serve the hot nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce (ketchup, honey mustard, ranch, etc.).

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

265

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

15g

Fiber

1g