Description
Indulge in the crispy, cheesy delight of homemade Chicken Nuggets with Cheese! Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these nuggets are bursting with tender chicken and melted cheese. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a fun gathering with friends, this dish is sure to bring smiles and satisfaction. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors that remind you of childhood favorites while impressing your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup cooking oil (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Set up a coating station: one bowl for beaten eggs, another for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry nuggets in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of each nugget just before removing from heat. Cover briefly until melted.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg