Description
Crispy chicken nuggets with cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a cheesy surprise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix diced chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Take small portions of chicken and stuff with shredded cheese.
- Roll each stuffed nugget in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry nuggets until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra crispiness, double-coat with breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 nuggets)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crispy chicken nuggets, cheese nuggets, homemade nuggets