Description
Ground chicken nuggets are crispy, bite-sized treats made with seasoned ground chicken, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried or baked to golden perfection. Perfect for kids and adults alike, they’re a versatile, easy-to-make snack or meal option that you can customize to suit your taste. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for maximum enjoyment!
Ingredients
1 pound (450g) ground chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley for added flavor
Instructions
Prepare the Mixture
Mix ground chicken, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
Shape the Nuggets
Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and flatten it into a nugget shape. Wet hands lightly if the mixture sticks.
Set Up the Breading Station
Bowl 1: Add flour.
Bowl 2: Beat eggs.
Bowl 3: Add breadcrumbs (and Parmesan if desired).
Bread the Nuggets
Coat each nugget in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Cook the Nuggets
Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry nuggets for 3–5 minutes until golden brown.
Baking: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes on a greased sheet, flipping halfway.
Air Frying: Cook in a preheated air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.
Serve and Enjoy
Cool slightly and serve with your favorite dips like ketchup, ranch, or barbecue sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
To make the nuggets gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
You can freeze uncooked nuggets on a baking sheet and transfer them to a zip-top bag once frozen. Cook directly from frozen when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Lunchbox
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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