Chicken Nuggets
These homemade crispy chicken nuggets feature seasoned ground chicken bound with breadcrumbs, coated in panko, and fried to a golden crunch. Delivering an irresistible combination of tender meat inside and an intensely satisfying exterior crunch, this fun and delicious comfort classic beats any takeaway alternative.
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Cooking Instructions
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 8 minutes
Cooking: 8 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Notes:
Using ground chicken provides an authentic, tender nugget texture that easily absorbs a robust blend of spices.
Blending crustless white bread into fine crumbs and mixing it directly into the chicken helps bind the mixture while keeping the nuggets moist.
Go heavy on the spices—including garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper—as frying can mute subtle seasonings.
Coat each shaped nugget thoroughly by dipping it in beaten egg and pressing it into panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
Shallow fry the nuggets in hot oil over medium heat for approximately two minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 74°C.
Blending crustless white bread into fine crumbs and mixing it directly into the chicken helps bind the mixture while keeping the nuggets moist.
Go heavy on the spices—including garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper—as frying can mute subtle seasonings.
Coat each shaped nugget thoroughly by dipping it in beaten egg and pressing it into panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
Shallow fry the nuggets in hot oil over medium heat for approximately two minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 74°C.
Prepare Chicken Mixture
Combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and blended breadcrumbs in a bowl, mixing thoroughly.
Shape Nuggets
Press the chicken mixture into an even sheet on an oiled cutting board, cut into individual nugget strips or shape by hand, and set aside.
Coat
Dip each chicken piece into beaten eggs, then toss and press into panko breadcrumbs until completely coated on all sides.
Fry
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add the coated chicken nuggets in batches, and fry for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and Serve
Transfer the cooked nuggets to a wire rack to drain excess oil, then serve hot immediately.
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Ingredients
Chicken Nugget Mixture
| Ground Chicken | 500 g |
| Garlic Powder | 1 tbsp |
| Cumin | 1 tsp |
| Mustard Powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Black Pepper | ½ tsp |
| White Bread | 3 slices |
Breading and Cooking
| Eggs | 2 |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 120 g |
| Oil | For frying |
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