Description
Crispy homemade spicy chicken nuggets that are easy to make and perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Dipping sauce (ranch or blue cheese)
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Mix breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry chicken nuggets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, spicy nuggets, homemade nuggets, easy recipe, appetizer