Best Favorite Golden Chicken Nuggets Recipes

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HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Crispy, homemade chicken nuggets are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Who could resist crunchy, golden nuggets of joy?! No one, that's who!

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Appetizer     Lunch     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g (1lb) chicken breasts (sliced into bite sized chunks)
2 cups flour
2 tsp paprika
1½ tsp garlic powder
1½ tsp onion powder
1½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.
  • Whisk together the flour and spices in a shallow bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together.
  • Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the eggs and finally in the flour again. For a thicker coating, repeat the breading.
  • Fry the chicken nuggets in the oil until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon then drain on kitchen paper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 712 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GOLDEN CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is one of my kids favorites. They have said, 'Mom, your chicken nuggets are the best!!' For such picky eaters, that is a huge complement.

Provided by MelodyOHare

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's creole seasoning)
vegetable oil (For deep fryer)

Steps:

  • Heat deep fryer.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Soak chicken in milk.
  • Mix Flour and seasoning in large bowl.
  • Dip chicken into flour.
  • Cook about 12 pieces at a time in fryer for 360 degrees for 6 to 9 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve with Sweet and Sour sauce or honey mustard!

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

PARMESAN CHICKEN NUGGETS



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My 3-year-old went through a chicken-nuggets-and-french-fries-only stage, so I made these golden nuggets for him. Even the grown-ups like them! -Amanda Livesay, Mobile, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Marinara sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place butter in a shallow bowl. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese and salt in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumbs., Place in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Serve with marinara sauce if desired. Freeze option: Cool chicken nuggets. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place on a baking sheet and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 7-12 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CHICKEN NUGGETS



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I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they're so quick and easy. My whole family loves them. You can also use the seasoning to cook chicken breast halves. Stack them on rustic bread with mayo, lettuce and tomato for delicious sandwiches. -Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness, then cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, to dish and turn to coat., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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