Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets: Better Than Takeaway!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5ml)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder (2.5ml)
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups (160g) panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup (60g) finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (2.5ml)
• ½ teaspoon salt (2.5ml)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25ml)
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil, for frying