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Chicken Nuggets

Name: Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Yields 30 Nuggets
Ingredients: 500 g of Chicken Breast; 85 g of Bread; 40 g of White Onions; 1/4 clove of Garlic; to taste of Table Salt; 1 teaspoon of Mustard; 90 g of All Purpose Flour; 90 g of Whole Milk; 1 Eggs; to taste of Table Salt; 150 g of Bread Crumbs; to taste of Seed Oil

Chicken Nuggets are delicious breaded and fried chicken bites, perfect for a different dinner option or as a tasty appetizer when entertaining friends. An easy and quick recipe that will win you over.

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Difficulty Easy
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Servings Yields 30 Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets became extremely popular in Italy when McDonald’s first arrived in our country. Since then, both children and adults can’t resist the delicious Chicken McNuggets!

This Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe is Quick and Easy, allowing you to make delicious Crispy Chicken Bites that are perfect not only as a tasty main course but also as excellent Finger Food for a special aperitif with friends.

Like all recipes, the Chicken Nuggets recipe can be customized to your liking by adding spices, herbs, and much more to create Chicken Nuggets that will please everyone’s taste buds.

With our Chicken Nuggets Recipe, you can make a homemade version that is healthier and crispier than the famous McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets.

Ingredients

500 g of Chicken Breast
85 g of Bread
40 g of White Onions
1/4 clove of Garlic
to taste of Table Salt
1 teaspoon of Mustard
Per la Pastella:
90 g of All Purpose Flour
90 g of Whole Milk
1 Eggs
to taste of Table Salt
Per la Frittura:
150 g of Bread Crumbs
to taste of Seed Oil

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Instructions

To prepare homemade Chicken Nuggets, start by making the batter: beat together the egg, milk, flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix all ingredients well to avoid any lumps. Once ready, cover the batter with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator.
Cut the chicken breast, bread, and onion into small cubes. Place everything in a food processor, adding a small piece of garlic, a teaspoon of mustard, and a pinch of salt. Blend well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Now shape the mixture into irregular nuggets, making sure they are all approximately the same size for even cooking.
Dip each nugget first in the batter and then in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated. The breading should be uniform all around.
Fry the Chicken Nuggets in plenty of hot vegetable oil at 170°C (338°F) until golden brown. Drain them and transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Let them rest for 1-2 minutes.
Your Homemade Chicken Nuggets are now ready to be served. Accompany them with your favorite sauces such as Ketchup, Mayonnaise, or Tartar Sauce.

Alternatives

You can enhance the breading of your Chicken Nuggets by adding chopped fresh herbs like Thyme, Sage, and Rosemary to the breadcrumbs, or spices such as Paprika or Turmeric for extra flavor.

Tips

To achieve perfectly crispy Chicken Nuggets, make sure the batter is very cold and proceed with frying immediately after breading. The thermal shock between the cold batter and hot oil will guarantee a crispy golden coating.

Storage

Once fried, Chicken Nuggets can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking if needed.