Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cupall-purpose flour
• 2 pieceseggs, beaten
• 1 cupseasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cupcornstarch
• 1 tsppaprika
• 1 tspgarlic powder
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspblack pepper
• 2 cupsvegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1
   Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. 2
   Place eggs and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
3. 3
   Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
4. 4
   Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
5. 5
   Fry chicken nuggets in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
6. 6
   Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.