Description
Homemade chicken nuggets and fries are the ultimate comfort food that’s crispy, golden, and delicious. This easy recipe lets you control the ingredients for a healthier version of the classic takeout favorite that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 large potatoes, cut into fries
- Dipping sauces (ketchup, barbecue sauce, honey mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or skillet.
- Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip chicken pieces into flour, then eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the chicken nuggets in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- For the fries, boil the cut potatoes in salted water for a few minutes, then drain and fry in hot oil until crispy.
- Serve the chicken nuggets and fries with your choice of dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken by dipping it in the flour and egg again before coating it in breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with seasonings in the breadcrumbs, such as garlic powder or paprika, for added flavor.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to keep the nuggets from being greasy.
- You can use sweet potatoes for the fries as a healthier alternative.
- Nuggets can be baked instead of fried at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, homemade fries, comfort food, kid-friendly, family dinner, easy recipe, fried chicken, fast food alternative