Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Bite-sized pieces of skinless chicken breast are dipped in beaten egg, coated with seasoned flour, garlic salt, and black pepper, then fried in vegetable oil until brown and crisp. The nuggets have a peppery, garlicky coating and tender chicken inside, making them a casual party snack or an easy meal for sharing.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Stir together flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then press each piece into the flour mixture to coat well. Shake off excess flour, and place the coated chicken pieces on a plate.
- 3
Working in batches, fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.
- 4
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve.
- 5
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 552.09 kcal High 28%
- Protein 64.62 g Good Source 129%
- Carbohydrate 55.51 g 20%
- Total Fat 6.21 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 257.74 mg High 86%
- Sodium 165.34 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.43 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.31 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 5.58 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 120.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 28.86 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 552.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Garlic Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 552.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Ultimate Crispy Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 552.09 calories and 64.62 g of protein, or 129% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.34 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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