Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Name: Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500 g boneless chicken breast; 1 whole egg; 100 ml milk; 100 g all-purpose flour; 150 g breadcrumbs; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 100 ml vegetable oil for shallow frying; 50 g crushed plain cornflakes

Pieces of chicken breast get a flour, egg and breadcrumb coating before pan-frying until crisp and cooked through.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 40 minMakes 4 servings

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Pieces of chicken breast get a flour, egg and breadcrumb coating before pan-frying until crisp and cooked through. This home recipe uses a flour, egg and crumb coating for a familiar crisp finish. A brief rest after breading helps the coating stay on during frying. A brief rest after breading helps crumbs cling. Measure the thickest nugget with a thermometer because golden coating alone cannot show whether the chicken is safe. Cut chicken into roughly 3 cm even pieces; toss with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Put flour in one dish, whisk egg and milk in a second, and combine breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes in a third. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg and press into crumbs; rest 5 minutes.

How to tell when it is ready

Confirm thickest centers reach 74°C (165°F), then drain and serve.

Tips

Cut chicken into roughly 3 cm even pieces.
Put flour in one dish, whisk egg and milk in a second, and combine breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes in a third.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg and press into crumbs.
Heat oil in a skillet to around 170°C (340°F) and fry in batches until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes each side.

Troubleshooting

If coating slips, let breaded chicken rest before frying.
If nuggets brown too fast, lower heat and check centers.

Substitutions

Use plain panko for ordinary breadcrumbs.
Omit cornflakes and use 50 g more breadcrumbs.

Variations

Bake breaded nuggets at 200°C until 74°C inside.
Add a pinch of cayenne to crumbs.

Serving suggestions

Serve with a mild dip.
Add oven fries.
Offer cucumber sticks.
Use cooled pieces in a lunch wrap.

Make ahead

Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Refrigerate cooked nuggets up to 3 days; reheat until hot.

Storage

Refrigerate cooked nuggets up to 3 days; reheat until hot.

Food safety

Do not wash raw chicken; cook every nugget to 74°C (165°F).

Frequently asked questions

How do I know crispy homemade chicken nuggets is ready?

Confirm thickest centers reach 74°C (165°F), then drain and serve.

How should I store crispy homemade chicken nuggets?

Refrigerate cooked nuggets up to 3 days; reheat until hot.

Serve with a mild dip. Refrigerate cooked nuggets up to 3 days; reheat until hot.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets