Easy Chicken Nuggets Recipe
I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who could confidently say they don’t like chicken nuggets! Even if you live a squeaky clean eating lifestyle, everyone caves once in a while for the sake of nuggets. The crisp exterior, soft chicken on the inside, and of course your favorite dipping sauce in tow. Just look at these ingredients. Homemade chicken nuggets are so easy to make! A quick search showed me that there are 32 ingredients in the most popular variety of fast food nuggets. 32! I don’t know about you, but that’s a little overboard in my books. These nuggets taste identical, plus they’re just so much better for you.
Chicken – I used ground chicken. You can also just 1 lb of chicken breasts pulsed in your food processor or even ground turkey. Flavor – I used garlic and onion powders. You can adjust the amounts used. Salt & pepper – To taste. Eggs – I used large eggs. Flour – All-purpose. Cornstarch – If you don’t have any, you can use an extra 1/4 cup flour. Oil – Vegetable, canola, peanut, soybean, safflower, and sunflower oils are all great for frying.
How to make homemade chicken nuggets
How to serve chicken nuggets
You, of course, need a dipping sauce for your nuggets. Go with fast food classics like sweet & sour, BBQ, hot mustard, buffalo sauce, or ranch. You can also try some of these from my collection:
Thousand Island Dressing Marinara Sauce Homemade Tzatziki Teriyaki Sauce Homemade Mayonnaise
These nuggets can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or with dinner. Looking for some side dishes? Give these a try:
Baked Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes Greek Pasta Salad Tex Mex Potato Salad Black Bean and Corn Avocado Salad Creamy Cucumber Salad
How to store leftovers
Store your nuggets in an airtight container or large sealable bag for 1-2 days in the fridge. To reheat your nuggets without sacrificing crispiness, I suggest using the oven. Preheat your oven to 450F. Line the nuggets on a baking sheet and bake them for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 2-3 minutes.
Freezing chicken nuggets
Once you’ve dredged and lined your nuggets on the baking sheet, pop the sheet in the freezer for 1 hour. Then, you can transfer the nuggets to a large freezer bag or airtight container. They will last 6 months frozen. To cook, heat the oil to 350F. Fry the nuggets for 6-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. To freeze already cooked nuggets, make sure they’re fully cooled down to room temperature. Line them on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to a large freezer bag or airtight container. They’ll last 2-3 months frozen. To reheat, preheat the oven to 400F. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until heated through.
Looking for more inspiration in the kitchen?
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Buttermilk Fried Chicken Chicken Poppers Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Asian Glazed Chicken Fingers Cheesy Chicken Fritters Korean Fried Chicken Bang Bang Chicken
