The Best Ever Chicken Nuggets

The Best Ever Chicken Nuggets

133 Reviews
  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 25 min
  • Ready In: 45 min

“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.” - by Nichole

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

  1. Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

  • Calories
  • 515 cal
  • 26%
  • Fat
  • 17.8 g
  • 27%
  • Carbs
  • 51.2 g
  • 17%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (133)

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Laura Roberson
140

Laura Roberson

"I made this for my family tonight. I did not cut the boneless, skinless breasts into chunks, I just left them whole. The batter was good, but too salty, and I like salt more than the average Joe. I wo..." See moreuld cut back to 4 tablespoons of garlic salt. Also, pepper is to taste, and I found it a little too much, as well. Remember, when frying chicken, dip first in the flour mix, then the egg dip, then back into the flour, and the coating will hold tight to the chicken, better than egg first and then flour. My kids, 6 and 7, loved it, but it was too salty. "

Coco
100

Coco

"Have you heard of Chick-fil-a? They have thee BEST chicken nuggets and chicken strips. Thanks to this recipe, now so do I! =D..." See more"

MrsHuey10
94

MrsHuey10

"These were great, much better than any fast food restaurant. I agree, too much flour. If you are feeding 2 like I was, use 2 breasts, 1 cup flour, 1 beaten egg, 3 TBS garlic powder 1 TBS & 1/2 tsp pe..." See morepper. Will make again and again!"

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