Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Nugget Mixture
Breading
For Frying
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Cut the Chicken
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small chunks, about 1-inch in size.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken chunks with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings.
- 3
Blend the Chicken
Transfer the seasoned chicken to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely ground but not pureed.
- 4
Form Nuggets
Transfer the ground chicken mixture back to the mixing bowl. Beat the egg and add it to the chicken mixture. Mix until fully incorporated. Shape the mixture into small nugget shapes.
Breading Process
- 5
- 6
Bread the Nuggets
Coat each chicken nugget first in flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure the nuggets are well-coated.
Frying the Nuggets
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 8
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully add the breaded chicken nuggets to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 9
Drain the Nuggets
Remove the cooked nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 10
Serve Hot
Serve the chicken nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
