Chicken McNuggets Meal Recipe

American · Main course · 32 min total

Recreate the iconic McDonald's Chicken McNuggets at home with this easy recipe. Crispy, juicy, and perfect with your favorite dipping sauces.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking soda.
2. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
3. Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk mixture, then coat with the flour mixture. Place on a baking sheet.
4. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry nuggets in batches for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
6. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.

Tips

• For extra crispy nuggets, double-dip: repeat the buttermilk and flour coating steps.
• Serve with ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.
• Leftover nuggets can be reheated in an air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.

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