KFC-Style Chicken Nuggets and Crispy Fries

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken Breast (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (for coating)
• 2 Eggs (large, beaten)
• 1.5 cup Golden Bread Crumbs (panko works well for extra crunch)
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for deep frying, high smoke point)
• 2 Potatoes (large, peeled and cut into sticks)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (light coating before baking)
• ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
• to serve Ketchup

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken

   Trim any fat from the chicken breast and cut into bite‑size pieces (about 2‑cm cubes).

   Time: PT5M

2. Season Chicken

   Place the chicken pieces in a bowl, add 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT2M

3. Set Up Breading Stations

   Arrange three shallow dishes: 1) flour, 2) beaten eggs, 3) golden bread crumbs.

   Time: PT3M

4. Coat Chicken Nuggets

   Take each chicken piece, dredge in flour, dip in egg, then roll in bread crumbs. Place coated nuggets on a plate.

   Time: PT5M

5. Heat Oil

   Fill the deep frying pan with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium‑high until it reaches 350°F.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Fry Nuggets

   Working in batches, gently lower nuggets into hot oil. Fry 3‑4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Drain Nuggets

   Remove nuggets with tongs and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

   Time: PT2M

8. Prepare Potatoes

   Peel the potatoes and cut into ¼‑inch thick sticks.

   Time: PT5M

9. Parboil Potatoes

   Place potato sticks in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 4‑5 minutes until just tender.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 212°F

10. Season and Oil Fries

    Toss the drained potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper, and ¼ tsp garlic powder.

    Time: PT3M

11. Bake Fries

    Spread potatoes in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 425°F

12. Serve

    Plate the crispy chicken nuggets alongside the oven‑baked fries. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

4 g