Chicken Nuggets Recipe
All kid's meals served with your choice of fries or a fruit cup. Substitutions are extra.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Nugget Ingredients
Serving Options
Method
Preparation of Chicken Nuggets
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken piece first into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat it well with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the chicken nuggets from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of fries or a fruit cup.
Serving Options
- 7
Prepare French Fries
Follow the package instructions to cook the frozen French fries, either by baking or frying them until crispy.
- 8
Prepare Fruit Cup
Wash and cut the fresh fruit into bite-sized pieces. Mix them in a bowl for a fresh fruit cup.