Ground Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Make easy and tasty homemade ground chicken nuggets with simple ingredients. Perfect for kids and customizable with baked or fried options.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Fork or spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Non-stick skillet
- Tongs
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Nugget Mixture:
- 1 pound ground chicken fresh or thawed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs panko recommended
For the Coating:
- ½ cup flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs seasoned or plain
For Frying or Baking:
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
- Cooking spray for baking
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, egg, and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into nugget shapes (round, oval, or fun shapes using cookie cutters) and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Prepare a dredging station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat each nugget by dipping in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Choose your cooking method:
- Frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook nuggets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake nuggets for 20-25 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, flipping halfway through.
- Air Frying: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook nuggets for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.