Chicken nuggets with a coating of potato crisps

Are you stumped as to what to prepare for dinner tonight, maybe because you have a number of children to feed after an enjoyable day playing outside with their friends? Well, let us suggest something special, a perfect recipe for chicken ‘nuggets’. Don’t worry, it will not be the usual TV dinner with thighs or wings that, in the end, bores us even at the very sight of it. No, our chicken nuggets are made with a special ‘breading’ made with potato crisps, crunchy and irresistible. Make plenty of them, because they will be irresistibly tempting to a table full of young diners: as soon as the first few bites have been taken, the kids will inevitably demand more, and still more, licking their plates clean. The only drawback of this recipe is that after making it once, your children will not give you any peace until you make it again.

Cut the chicken breast into chunks 4cm long, 2cm wide and 2cm thick. Salt them lightly. Whisk the eggs in a bowl and lightly salt them. Crumble the crisps and transfer to a separate bowl. Dip the pieces of chicken in flour, then in the beaten egg and finally in the crumbled crisps. Make a sauce by mixing the chopped the parsley, crushed garlic and mayonnaise with a dash of lemon juice. Heat some oil in a frying pan and fry the coated chicken pieces. Serve piping hot with the sauce.

Variations of Breaded Chicken with Chips: Ideas and Tips

With Potato Chips: Maximum Crunch

One of the most popular and eye-catching variations of breaded chicken is made with classic bagged potato chips. Just crush the chips (plain salted ones work best) and use them instead of breadcrumbs to create a rustic, thick, ultra-crispy coating. The result is full of flavor and doesn’t even need extra salt. This method works great in the oven or pan, but it truly shines in the air fryer: in just a few minutes you get golden, crispy chicken that’s perfect as a main dish or party snack.

Baked, Pan-Fried or Air-Fried?

The cooking method makes a big difference in texture and taste. Pan-frying gives you a richer flavor and crunch, especially if you use a bit of olive oil and a hot non-stick pan. Air frying is ideal if you're looking for a lighter option with very little or no oil at all. Baking is a great in-between choice: 20–25 minutes at 200°C (around 400°F) in a fan oven gives you golden, flavorful chicken, especially if you brush it lightly with oil beforehand.

Without Eggs and Creative Breading Ideas

Not everyone likes or can eat eggs—no worries. To make the coating stick, you can use yogurt, milk, or even just a thin layer of oil. The result is still crunchy and delicious. Want something different? Try mixing crushed chips with cornmeal or seasoned breadcrumbs. Another option is to dredge the chicken in flour, then dip it in milk or yogurt, and finally coat it with the chips. This triple layer creates a thick, flavorful crust, perfect for thin chicken cutlets or strips.

Quick and Easy: A Dinner Saver

Short on time but still want something tasty? Breaded chicken with chips is the way to go. It’s quick to prepare, cooks in minutes, and everyone loves it. You can even freeze it uncooked and pull it out whenever you need it. Just pop it into the air fryer or hot pan, and dinner’s ready in 10 minutes. It’s one of those clever recipes you’ll come back to again and again.