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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Name: Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 500 g boneless chicken breast; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste; oil for frying or cooking spray for baking

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35 min4280 cal

By ChickenRecipes.ca Team|July 15, 2024

These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are golden, crispy, and made with real chicken breast — no mystery meat here. A simple breadcrumb coating with herbs and spices creates that satisfying crunch, while the chicken inside stays tender and juicy. Kids and adults alike will devour these. Perfect for meal prep, school lunches, or a quick family dinner everyone will love.

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Ingredients

Servings:

Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

280

Calories

24g

Protein

12g

Fat

20g

Carbs

Fiber1g

Sugar1g

Sodium580mg

Reviews

4.9 / 5 (1,123 reviews)

Ashley Z.

Apr 9, 2025

Great recipe! Even my picky kids loved it.

Justin Q.

Apr 28, 2025

My family loved this recipe. Will definitely make again!

Tyler I.

Dec 9, 2025

My family loved this recipe. Will definitely make again!

Rachel I.

Apr 28, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

20 min

Cook:

15 min

Total:

35 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Pro Tips

1Pound the chicken to even thickness for uniform nuggets.
2Panko breadcrumbs give a crunchier coating than regular breadcrumbs.
3Freeze uncooked breaded nuggets on a tray, then transfer to bags for meal prep.