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Father's Day Crispy Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Deliciously crispy chicken nuggets perfect for celebrating Father's Day with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Nuggets
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko for extra crunch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
  3. Next, dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350?F (175?C).
  2. Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  3. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165?F (74?C).
  4. Remove the nuggets and drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chicken nuggets can be customized with different spices or served with various dipping sauces like honey mustard or barbecue sauce.

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