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Homemade Chicken Nuggets
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cleaned and cut into nugget-sized pieces)Meat600 g
  • buttermilk (for the marinade)Dairy200 ml
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • all-purpose flour (for coating)Pantry120 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

370kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the chicken

    • Clean the chicken breast and cut it into nugget-sized pieces.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the chicken

    • Place the chicken pieces in a bowl with the buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
    • Mix well so every piece is coated, then cover and refrigerate.
    Step 2
  3. Coat the nuggets

    • Coat each marinated chicken piece in the flour until fully covered.
    Step 3
  4. Heat the oil

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
    Step 4
  5. Fry the nuggets

    • Fry the nuggets in the hot oil, turning them so they cook evenly and turn golden.
    • Drain on paper towel once cooked through.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Serve the nuggets hot with your favourite dips.
    Step 6