This is one of those recipes that everyone loves, especially the kids. Simple and delicious homemade chicken nuggets!
If you want to make a simple recipe with few ingredients, you’re in the right place! These delicious chicken nuggets are perfect for when time is short! It's a quick recipe, very simple to prepare and quite tasty.
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INGREDIENTS FOR HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Chicken breast - The main ingredient of this recipe.
- Salt and nutmeg - For seasoning.
- All-purpose flour and breadcrumbs - For coating the chicken nuggets.
- Egg - Beaten eggs.
- Lemon juice - For seasoning. Adds a very nice fresh flavor to the chicken nuggets.
- Vegetable oil - For frying the chicken nuggets.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS
Step 1: Cut the chicken breast into pieces.
Step 2: In a food processor, add the chicken pieces and season with salt and nutmeg. Pulse for about 20 seconds.
Step 3: Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl.
Step 4: Form small portions of the chicken. Dip chicken in flour, shaking off any excess coating. Next, dip in eggs mixture, making sure to coat completely and drain any excess. Lastly, dip in the breadcrumbs lightly, pressing to coat evenly.
Step 5: Heat the oil in a deep fryer. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the chicken nuggets in the fryer. Fry until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 6: Transfer the chicken nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Step 7: Season the chicken nuggets with lemon juice and serve.
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Homemade chicken nuggets
This is one of those recipes that everyone loves, especially the kids. Simple and delicious homemade chicken nuggets!
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- 600 grams (1 1/3 pounds) chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 to 3 eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cut the chicken breast into pieces.
- In a food processor, add the chicken pieces and season with salt and nutmeg. Pulse for about 20 seconds.
- Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl.
- Form small portions of the chicken. Dip chicken in flour, shaking off any excess coating. Next, dip in eggs mixture, making sure to coat completely and drain any excess. Lastly, dip in the breadcrumbs lightly, pressing to coat evenly. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken nuggets.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the chicken nuggets in the fryer. Fry until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
- Season the chicken nuggets with lemon juice and serve.
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