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Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
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Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @essen_paradies36 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized nugget pieces)Meat500 g
  • salt (to season)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • all-purpose flourGrains100 g
  • breadcrumbs (panko or fine breadcrumbs)Bakery150 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

424kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
19 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking tray

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized nugget pieces.
    • Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika and mix well.
    Step 1

  2. Set up the breading station

    • Place the flour in one bowl.
    • Beat the eggs in a second bowl.
    • Put the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
    Step 2

  3. Coat the nuggets

    • Dip each chicken piece into the flour and shake off the excess.
    • Dip it into the beaten egg.
    • Press it firmly into the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
    • Repeat with all the nugget pieces and set them aside on a tray.
    Step 3

  4. Heat the oil

    • Pour the vegetable oil into a pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the nuggets

    • Fry the nuggets in batches, without overcrowding the pan.
    • Turn them so they cook evenly until deep golden brown and cooked through.
    • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Serve the nuggets hot with your favourite dipping sauce.
    Step 6
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