Incredible Chicken Nuggets Recipe (2024)

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This recipe simply just works on every level – easy to make, kid friendly, nice on the wallet, and it is yummy to boot! You can use gluten free bread crumbs to make this gluten free as well 🙂 Mr.Savvy has eaten up to 30 ( yes 30 ) of these “famous” chicken nuggets at a time.

What I like to do is make the recipe when I get a good deal on chicken and freeze the cooked nuggets so Mr.Savvy can have a snack whenever he wants 🙂

They can be breaded in advance and fried or baked later in the day , or just bread and fry them the night before and just microwave them!

What You Need

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs ( or gluten free bread crumbs)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder ( not shown in picture above)
  • Salt and pepper ( a couple pinches of each)
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil

What To Do

Mix Egg and Milk together

In a large bowl soak chicken in the egg mixture.

In a bowl combine panko, pepper, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Take a cookie sheet and place paper towels on top.

Heat oil in a pan and add chicken ( after you roll it in the panko mixture) – cook till golden brown ( 5 minutes each side)

Transfer chicken to the paper towel to cool.

Enjoy

Again these freeze very well – you can also bake these bad boys at 350 for about 15 minutes.

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Chicken Nuggets that your whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • â…“ cup milk
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
  • ÂĽ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper ( a couple pinches of each)
  • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Mix Egg and Milk together.
  2. In a large bowl soak chicken in the egg mixture.
  3. In a bowl combine panko, pepper, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Take a cookie sheet and place paper towels on top.
  5. Heat oil in a pan and add chicken ( after you roll it in the panko mixture) - cook till golden brown ( 5 minutes each side)
  6. Transfer chicken to the paper towel to cool.
  7. Enjoy

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  • Julie

    How nice…I’m able to print it off instead of writing it down or copy/pasting!!! Thank you!

  • Shannon Reeves

    I have been doing this for a while! I actually throw mine in seasoned (s&p) flour first, then egg/milk or buttermilk, and then panko and seasonings. I always change mine up too, sometimes it will be more savory with thyme, basil, and rosemary; but the other day I made them a lot more like this but with cumin and ground roasted corriander when I was done we tossed it in a butter and Franks red hot sauce for amazing buffalo chicken bites!! They tasted just like Chili’s boneless buffalo wings!! Served them on salad with home made ranch and it was a fantastic satisfying dinner!

  • Valerie Zitzman

    I think you maybe left out the step of rolling or dipping the chicken bites into the crumb coating…..but they look delicious!

  • Jessica Starkman

    I’m making this for the Superbowl! I am substituting soy milk for dairy milk due to dietary restrictions and seasoned breadcrumbs because I don’t have a good track record with cayenne pepper. So far so good!

  • Danielle

    I can’t wait to try

  • Amanda Talbert

    We’ve been making these for years too; also I also add Parmesan cheese (just about 1/4 cup) and a tbsp or so of parsley. But I’m curious – in all the years I’ve been making them I’ve been scared to try to freeze them. How do you do that? Would LOVE to know so I can have them on hand all the time!

  • Tierra

    How do you freeze these?

  • Bethany Foster

    How long would you recommend the baking time to be? I’m trying to stay away from cooking things in oil if there is another way!! 🙂 I’m excited to try this recipe out on the hubby!!

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      Depends on the thickness of the chicken. I would say 10 minutes in a 350 oven for each side – have a test nugget to cut through and make sure it is fully cooked.

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Incredible Chicken Nuggets Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do they make impossible nuggets? ›

Impossible Chicken Nuggets are made with soy protein to deliver that meaty bite. Soy protein is packed with plant-based protein and is a good source of amino acids and essential minerals like potassium. Sunflower oil gives Impossible Chicken Nuggets their juiciness.

Why are impossible nuggets so good? ›

The texture and flavor are remarkably similar to real chicken nuggets, but without any animal products. The breading is perfectly crispy and golden, while the inside is tender and juicy. This product has all the nostalgic goodness of traditional nuggets but with a cleaner, plant-based twist.

Does Chick Fil A fry or bake their chicken nuggets? ›

Chick-fil-A® Nuggets

Bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Available with choice of dipping sauce.

Are chicken nuggets deep fried or baked? ›

A chicken nugget is a food product consisting of a small piece of deboned chicken meat that is breaded or battered, then deep-fried or baked. Developed in the 1950s by finding a way to make a coating adhere, chicken nuggets have become a very popular fast food restaurant item, and are widely sold frozen for home use.

What is the pink goo in chicken nuggets made of? ›

No, our Chicken McNuggets® do not contain what some people call "pink slime" or "pink goop." We've seen the photo of "pink goop" or "pink slime" in association with McDonald's. Let's set the record straight: this image in connection with McDonald's is a myth.

What gives impossible meat its flavor? ›

The key ingredient — and the answer to many of your Impossible Burger questions — is heme. According to the company, heme is what makes the burger taste like meat, helps it stay juicy, and makes it look a bit red or pink in the center (26).

Are impossible nuggets healthier than regular nuggets? ›

*The leading chicken nuggets contain 18g of total fat and 4g of saturated fat while Impossible Chicken Nuggets contain 12g of total fat and 1.5g of saturated fat per 95g.

Why did Impossible nuggets get recalled? ›

The plant-based meat company Impossible Foods has announced a recall of its Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made from Plants and Impossible Wild Nuggies because the products may contain small pieces of wood, according to a blog post on the company's website.

Are impossible nuggets really vegan? ›

Impossible Chicken Nuggets are made with a blend of plant-based ingredients, many of which you'll recognize from other Impossible™ products. Some of the key players are: Soy protein, to deliver that meaty bite and essential nutrition. Sunflower oil, to make them juicy.

Are Chick-fil-A nuggets marinated in pickle juice? ›

Yes, it's true that Chick Fil A includes pickle juice in their marinade, but it's not the sole ingredient responsible for the chicken's taste. Pickle juice serves as a flavor enhancer, adding a tangy and slightly acidic note to the chicken.

Does Chick-fil-A batter their own chicken? ›

Many of our menu items are hand-prepared daily, right in our restaurant kitchens. For example, the chicken breast we use to make our sandwiches, strips and nuggets is breaded by hand; it never comes to us as a pre-breaded nugget that needs to be reheated.

Are Wendy's chicken nuggets fried or baked? ›

8 Pieces of chicken fillet lightly breaded for a crispy outer, then fried to seal in the juicy goodness. Add your choice of sauce from our bold line of flavours as the perfect accompaniment.

What kind of meat is McDonald's chicken nuggets? ›

We start with all white-meat chicken cut from the tenderloin, breast and rib and mix it with a marinade for flavor and juiciness and to help them keep their fun shape. Once everything is mixed, we create the four famous Chicken McNuggets® shapes—bell, boot, ball and bone.

What is a fun fact about chicken nuggets? ›

The nuggets as we know them today were produced by Robert C. Baker in a laboratory at Cornell University in the early 1960s. With this, Baker made it possible to enter more poultry products into the lives of many Americans, who had been consuming too much red meat, which caused severe health problems.

What were chicken nuggets called when they were first invented? ›

When Robert C. Baker invented what eventually earned the name chicken nuggets, they were actually called chicken crispies, according to Time. Depending on their shape, they were also sometimes referred to as chicken sticks. Despite creating such an innovative way to prepare ground chicken, Robert C.

Are impossible nuggets ultra processed? ›

According to Samuels, Impossible meats are particularly problematic. "This product is highly processed," she says. "Ultra or highly processed foods are foods that have additional artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives to promote shelf stability, preserve texture, and increase palatability.

How are plant-based nuggets made? ›

Tofu Nuggets: Cut firm tofu into bite-sized pieces, marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. Coat with breadcrumbs, and bake or fry until crispy. Vegetable Nuggets: Grate carrots, zucchini, and potatoes, mix with flour and spices, shape into nuggets and bake until golden brown.

What are plant-based nuggets made out of? ›

Ingredients. Ingredients: Water, wheat flour, soy protein concentrate, vegetable oil (corn, canola and/or sunflower), soy protein isolate.

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