This fried chicken nuggets recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem is that there’s never enough. It’s great for parties, too.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
vegetable oil for frying
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons garlic salt
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 large eggs, beaten
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into small chunks
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Stir together flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then press each piece into flour mixture to coat well; shake off excess flour. Place coated chicken pieces onto a plate.
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Working in batches, fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.
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An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve and enjoy!
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Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.