Best Always Crispy Chicken Nuggets Recipes

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CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is easy and a quick kids meal.

Provided by Bryon Dean Thomas

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®), crushed
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 20 pieces
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Beat egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour crushed cereal into a separate bowl. Coat chicken pieces in egg mixture. Press chicken pieces into cereal until coated.
  • Heat oil and butter together in skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until coating is golden brown and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
  • Whisk preserves and water together in a saucepan over medium-low until heated through and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve apricot sauce with chicken nuggets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 128.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

vegetable oil
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons garlic salt
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 eggs, beaten
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
  • Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4174.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

ALWAYS CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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We love chicken nuggets, but are not very happy with the ones you get in stores or fast food places. These are wonderful and the best part is that you made them yourself, so you know what's in them. You can adjust the spices, or add any other spices that you like. A friend of mine uses chili powder and Cajun seasoning whenever...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h7m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 to 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp paul prudhommes poultry magic seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c buttermilk
1 c flour
oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • 1. Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized chunks. Place in a Zip-lock or similar plastic bag. Add spices, salt and pepper. Pour in buttermilk and make sure that bag is completely closed. Squeeze/knead bag to coat and evenly distribute spices. Place in refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
  • 2. About 45 minutes before you're ready to cook, remove bag from refrigerator and pour off any excess buttermilk. Add flour and close the bag. Shake to coat thoroughly (you may need more flour, depending on how many nuggets you have). Once the nuggets are thoroughly coated, return to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • 3. Heat oil in deep fryer or large, deep fryer pot to 350 degrees. Once oil is hot, add chicken nuggets one at a time. You may have to do this in batches, do not overcrowd. Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from hot oil and place on a plate. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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"With a crisp golden coating, these moist and tender bite-size pieces of chicken are greeted with enthusiasm whenever I serve them as a hearty snack or party appetizer," says Cathryn White of Newark, Delaware.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup butter, melted
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in bread crumb mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Happy meals at home just got easier with this quick and easy recipe for homemade crispy chicken nuggets.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 cups panko
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, add yogurt, and toss until coated. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes (or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours).
  • Place panko in a shallow bowl. Using a fork, toss a few chicken pieces at a time in panko to coat; pat to adhere.
  • Pour enough oil in a large straight-sided skillet to reach 1/2 inch up the sides. Heat over medium-high; oil will be ready when a panko crumb sizzles when tossed in. Working in batches, cook chicken, turning halfway through with tongs, until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer to a wire-rack-lined baking sheet; season with salt. (Remove and discard any bits of coating in cooking oil with a slotted spoon before cooking remaining batches.)

CRISPY, BATTERED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Make and share this Crispy, Battered Chicken Nuggets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 2 inch pieces)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
peanut oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Instructions.
  • Fill fryer or heavy bottomed pot with at least 2 inches of peanut oil. Bring to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine remaining ingredients except chicken in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat. Let sit in fridge while oil heats up (10 minutes).
  • When oil is ready fry the chicken pieces in batches, until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Remove chicken from fryer and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 174, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24.1

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