4 piece Chicken McNuggets® recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsMcDonald's4 Piece Chicken Mcnuggets® Recipe

4 Piece Chicken Mcnuggets® Recipe

Inspired by McDonald's
Time30m
Serves2

Tender, juicy chicken nuggets, perfect for dipping.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Nuggets

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Forming Nuggets

    Using your hands, form the chicken mixture into small nugget shapes (approximately 1 ounce each).

  3. 3

    Breading Stations

    Set up three bowls: one with the flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with the breadcrumbs.

  4. 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. 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. 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. 7

    Serving

    Serve the chicken nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

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