Description
Delicious and crispy homemade chicken nuggets that are better than takeout, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs (panko or traditional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and marinate in buttermilk in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Bread the Nuggets: Combine breadcrumbs and seasonings in a bowl. Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, and coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the Nuggets: Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Make sure to control the oil temperature for perfect frying. Allow nuggets to rest briefly after frying for better crunch.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, crispy chicken, homemade chicken, family recipe, comfort food