Ground Chicken Nuggets Recipe

These homemade chicken nuggets are made with ground chicken for a tender, juicy bite inside a golden, crispy coating. Great for kids and adults alike, and perfect for freezing or meal prepping.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs (for the mix)
• ½ cup flour (for dredging)
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
• Cooking oil (for frying or spraying)

Directions

1. Make the Chicken Mixture:
2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Nuggets:
4. With damp hands or a spoon, shape small nuggets from the mixture and place them on a plate.
5. Bread the Nuggets:
6. Dip each nugget in flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs, coating them completely.
7. Cook:
9. Option 1: Pan-Fry
10. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry nuggets in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
11. Option 2: Bake
12. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place nuggets on a lined baking sheet and spray lightly with oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
13. Option 3: Air Fryer
14. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.
15. Serve:
16. Serve hot with ketchup, ranch, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.