Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Nugget Mixture
Frying
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Cut the Chicken
Trim the chicken breasts of any fat and cut them into small chunks (about 1-inch pieces).
- 2
Blend the Mixture
In a food processor, add the chicken chunks, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Coating and Frying
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, place the flour. In another shallow dish, add the bread crumbs.
- 4
Coat the Nuggets
Using a spoon or your hands, take a portion of the chicken mixture and form it into nugget shapes. Dredge each nugget in flour, then dip it into the bread crumbs, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, pour in the vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 6
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully place the coated nuggets into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
