Try this easy panko chicken nuggets recipe made with real chicken and pantry staples. A budget-friendly way to skip frozen nuggets and enjoy crispy, golden bites.
Take boneless and skinless chicken breasts and cut them into slices, making sure they are of equal thickness. This will help the nuggets fry evenly and get juicy and perfect in every bite.
Place the noodles in a ziplock bag. Close the bag. Using a wooden rolling pin, crush the noodles.
For an irresistible crispy crust, we will create a dipping station. In one shallow bowl, pour the flour seasoned with salt and spices. In another bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
Now for the fun part. Take a piece of chicken and dip it into the flour so that it is evenly coated. Shake off the excess flour, then dip the chicken in the beaten eggs so it is completely coated. Finally, place the egg-dipped chicken in a bowl of shredded ramen noodles, pressing lightly to make the breading stick to the chicken. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken pieces until they are all nicely coated with the ramen noodle breading.
In a deep saute pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to partially cover the cutlets. Once the oil is hot and shiny, carefully add the oil-covered chicken cutlets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Using a spoon, transfer the finished nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Your homemade panko chicken nuggets are ready to eat. Arrange them on a serving platter along with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili, barbecue, or honey mustard.