Homemade Macdonald’s Chicken Nuggets (Copycat)
Enjoy the familiar flavors of Macdonald’s with these easy homemade chicken nuggets that are juicy, crispy, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Beat the egg in another bowl.
- Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour mix, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the nuggets a few at a time until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
You can use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Fresh ingredients make a huge difference in taste.