# Homemade Chicken Nuggets

You control the quality when you make these Homemade Chicken Nuggets. This easy recipe tastes better than any store-bought bag on the market.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.25 pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or more as needed

## Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the food processor and blend until the chicken is minced.
2. Next, add the spices, cornstarch, and water and process until combined.
3. Using a 1-1/2 tablespoon measure, shape the chicken mixture into a rectangular shape in your hand and place it on a baking tray with parchment paper.
4. Freeze the shaped chicken mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes.
5. Heat approximately 3-4 cups of vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
6. Dredge each nugget in the flour to cover, then into the egg, and finally, coat it in bread crumbs.
7. Fry the nuggets in batches, if necessary, in oil for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through the cooking time, if necessary.
8. Remove the nuggets to a paper towel-lined platter or tray briefly to absorb some of the excess oil before serving.

## Equipment

- Breading Trays Set – 3 Stainless Steel P...
- parchment paper
- baking sheets
- spider strainer
- GranPappy Electric Deep Fryer
- measuring cups and spoons
- food processor

## Tips

- Feel free to make these nuggets in any shape you like.
- Itel’s easy to change up the flavor by switching up the seasonings and spices.
- This recipe is a great meal prep idea!
- You can use already ground chicken in place of the chicken breasts to make this recipe even quicker.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/homemade-chicken-nuggets/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/05717987-df13-4d8c-a9cd-a41b5901468d
- Extracted: 2025-12-07

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