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Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard

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These crispy homemade chicken nuggets are golden and crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, served with a sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard dip. Perfect for snacks, family dinners, or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into nugget-sized pieces
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey
  • ¼ cup (60 g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1 to 1.5 inch nugget-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  5. Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. For extra crispiness, double-dip by repeating egg and panko coating.
  6. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry chicken nuggets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Drain on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  8. While frying, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise (if using), apple cider vinegar, and salt to make the honey mustard dip.
  9. Serve nuggets hot with honey mustard dipping sauce.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispiness. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best results. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Double coating increases crispiness. Drain on wire rack to prevent sogginess. Baking is an option but frying yields best texture.

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