Tasty Cornflake Chicken Nuggets
Tasty Cornflake Chicken Nuggets are a crispy, healthier take on a family favorite, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 cups 90g cornflakes, crushed into coarse crumbs
- ½ cup 60g all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup 25g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp 2g smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp 3g salt
- ¼ tsp 1g black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- I cut 1 lb chicken breasts into 1-inch nugget-sized pieces, pat them dry with paper towels, and season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper to ensure the coating sticks.
Set Up the Coating Station
- In three shallow dishes, I set up: (1) ½ cup flour; (2) 2 beaten eggs; (3) 3 cups crushed cornflakes mixed with ¼ cup Parmesan and 1 tsp smoked paprika for flavorful Tasty Cornflake Chicken Nuggets.
Coat the Nuggets
- I dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere. I place coated nuggets on a wire rack to rest for 5 minutes, helping the coating set.
Fry the Nuggets
- I heat ¼ inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (350°F). I fry the nuggets in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). I drain them on paper towels.
Serve
- I serve the nuggets hot with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ketchup, enjoying their crispy perfection.