
4 Piece Chicken Mcnuggets® Recipe
Tender, juicy chicken nuggets, perfect for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Nuggets
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preparation of Chicken Mixture
In a food processor, combine the boneless chicken breast, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pulse until you have a smooth mixture.
- 2
Forming Nuggets
Using your hands, form the chicken mixture into small nugget shapes (approximately 1 ounce each).
- 3
- 4
Breading the Nuggets
Coat each chicken nugget first in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each nugget is well-coated.
- 5
Frying Nuggets
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the nuggets in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Draining Excess Oil
Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 7
Serving
Serve the chicken nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauces.





