Chicken Nuggets. Finger-food Appetizer. Bread Crumbed Chicken Nuggets. Stock Photography

Chicken nuggets are bite-sized pieces of deboned chicken meat that are breaded or battered and then deep-fried or baked. Invented in the 1950s, these tasty morsels have grown in popularity, especially as a staple in fast food and a convenient frozen option for home cooking. For a homemade version, start with 100% white meat chicken, blending it with spices, cornstarch, and water. Shape the mixture into rectangular nuggets and freeze for 30 minutes. After freezing, dredge each nugget in flour, dip it in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs before frying in hot vegetable oil for 6-8 minutes. Finally, drain on paper towels and enjoy these tender, juicy nuggets, now made without artificial preservatives or colors.