Chicken Nuggets With Fries Recipe
Make Chicken Nuggets With Fries Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Nuggets
For the Fries
Method
For the Chicken Nuggets
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Stations
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the bread crumbs. Place the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet.
- 4
Fry the Chicken Nuggets
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces in batches and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
For the Fries
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips to make fries.
- 6
Soak the Fries
Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry.
- 7
Fry the Fries
In a separate deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the fries in batches and fry for about 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt immediately.
