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Easy Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken

Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken

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Simple and crispy chicken nuggets made with ground chicken, perfect for a quick meal or snack.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into small nuggets.
  3. Coat each nugget lightly in flour.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Fry nuggets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, bake nuggets at 400°F for 15 minutes after frying.
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized nuggets.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 5 nuggets)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg