Description
Indulge in this ultimate homemade chicken nuggets and fries recipe! Crispy, juicy, and customizable, this dish is perfect for family dinners or movie nights. Follow our step-by-step guide to achieve restaurant-quality results right at home. 🍗🍟
Ingredients
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying or baking)
For Fries:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks
- Cornstarch (optional, for extra crispiness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Prepare Chicken Nuggets:
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
Cook Chicken Nuggets:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat or preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Fry the nuggets until golden brown or bake them on a lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare Fries:
- Soak potato sticks in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Pat dry thoroughly.
- Toss in cornstarch (if using) and season with salt and pepper.
- Fry in hot oil until crispy or bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve Together:
- Pair your freshly made nuggets and fries with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, use an air fryer instead of deep-frying.
Experiment with different seasonings for the breading, such as cayenne pepper or Italian herbs.
Double fry the potatoes for maximum crispiness if cooking them traditionally.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course / Snack
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 250g
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg