Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Nugget Mixture
Breading Station
Cooking
Method
Prepare Chicken Nugget Mixture
- 1
Chop Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Season Chicken
In a mixing bowl, add the chopped chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken with the spices.
- 3
Add Egg
Add the egg to the chicken mixture and mix until it is well combined.
- 4
Add Bread Crumbs
Gradually mix in the bread crumbs until the mixture holds together and is easy to form.
Prepare Breading Station
- 5
Bread Chicken Nuggets
- 6
Coat in Flour
Take a piece of the chicken mixture and shape it into a nugget. Dredge it in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 7
- 8
Coat with Bread Crumbs
Finally, roll the nugget in the bread crumbs until coated evenly. Repeat this process for the remaining chicken mixture.
Cook Chicken Nuggets
- 9
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry Nuggets
Carefully place the breaded chicken nuggets in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 11
Drain Excess Oil
Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.