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The Best Ever Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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These Best Ever Chicken Nuggets are a beloved family recipe known for their crispy, golden-brown exterior and juicy, tender chicken inside. Perfect for parties or a satisfying meal, these nuggets are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, dipped in eggs, and fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil.

Ingredients

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil for frying (enough to heat 1 inch in skillet)

Dredging Mixture

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons garlic salt
  • 3 tablespoons ground black pepper

Chicken and Coating

  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients. Gather all ingredients and cut the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized chunks to ensure even cooking and coating.
  2. Heat Oil. Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or saucepan to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), suitable for deep frying.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, garlic salt, and ground black pepper until thoroughly combined to create the seasoned coating mixture.
  4. Coat Chicken. Dip each chicken chunk into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly press it into the flour mixture to fully coat. Shake off any excess flour and place the coated chicken pieces on a plate to prepare for frying.
  5. Fry Chicken. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry until the nuggets turn golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius), ensuring they are cooked through and safe to eat.
  6. Drain and Serve. Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy your crispy, flavorful chicken nuggets!

Notes

  • Work in small batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent soggy nuggets.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check the doneness of chicken to avoid undercooking.
  • The nutritional information accounts for 10% oil retention after frying; actual values may vary based on oil type and cooking time.
  • For a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne pepper or paprika to the flour mixture.
  • These nuggets can be kept warm in a low oven (about 200°F) while frying remaining batches.

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