Chicken Nuggets and Fries: The Best Homemade Comfort Meal
Homemade chicken nuggets and fries are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups frozen fries
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In one bowl, mix breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets on a baking sheet.
- Spread the frozen fries on another baking sheet.
- Bake both trays in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Try different seasonings in the breadcrumbs for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Comfort Meal, Homemade