Delicious Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Delicious homemade chicken nuggets with a crispy exterior and tender interior, made with chicken breast, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. This simple recipe yields mouth-watering nuggets with a satisfying crunch.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the coating station by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
Beat the egg in a separate dish.
Mix the breadcrumb topping by combining panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third dish.
Bread the chicken by dipping each piece into the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the nuggets for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain excess oil by placing the nuggets on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve the homemade chicken nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce

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