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Authentic Chicken Nuggets Recipe United States of America, North America
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Introduction & history
This fast food fare is made with seasoned chicken slurry made from deboned meat and skin which is shaped as nuggets that can then be dipped either in a mixture of flour and various seasonings, breadcrumbs, or batter. They are traditionally fried, but homemade ones can also be baked. Initially, at McDonald’s chicken nuggets came with three dipping sauces from which you could choose — barbecue, sweet-sour and hot mustard — but the repertoire has since expanded to include many more. Today, the dish is served by the majority of fast food joints and is typically paired with a sauce for dipping and French fries.
Cooking tips
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method
Although they are traditionally fried, if you're health-conscious, you can bake the chicken nuggets in the oven. -
meat
Traditionally chicken meat is ground into a paste, but alternatively, you can cut it into bite-sized pieces. -
coating
There are three options when it comes to coating. You can dip, or double-dip the nuggets in flour which is usually seasoned with herbs and spices. The other way is to coat them in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs, and a third way is to coat them in batter. In some recipes eggs are replaced with buttermilk and cheese is added to the breadcrumbs. -
sauces
At McDonald’s chicken nuggets were originally served with only three sauces for dipping: barbecue, sweet-sour, and hot mustard. However, today, the options are limitless. Make whichever sauce you prefer, or if you’re feeling lazy, you can simply serve the nuggets with store-bought sauces or ketchup. -
freezing
You can make batches of chicken nuggets for freezing. Once shaped, and coated, arrange them on a baking tray, then place the tray in the freezer for one hour. Transfer the nuggets then to a plastic bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months. -
serving
Typically, chicken nuggets are served with a dipping sauce and a side of French fries.
Recipe variations
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Quick Chicken Nuggets
Ready in 25minThe following is a recipe for a quick and easy version of chicken nuggets. The chicken breasts are cut into bite-sized pieces, then dipped in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. You can prepare the nuggets in under half an hour, and it serves four. If desired, serve them with a dipping sauce of your choice.
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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets
Ready in 30minThe following is a recipe for quick-to-prepare, oven-baked chicken nuggets, perfect if you're looking for a healthy alternative to traditional nuggets. The meat is combined with seasonings and ground until it turns into a paste, then shaped into nuggets, which are dipped into a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. If desired, you can freeze the prepared nuggets until you want to bake them. They will keep in the freezer for up to three months.
Quick Chicken Nuggets
PREP 10min
COOK 15min
READY IN 25min
The following is a recipe for a quick and easy version of chicken nuggets. The chicken breasts are cut into bite-sized pieces, then dipped in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. You can prepare the nuggets in under half an hour, and it serves four. If desired, serve them with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Ingredients
Quick Chicken Nuggets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp granulated garlic
salt and pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
1 cup prepared breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 cup vegetable oil
Preparation
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Quick Chicken Nuggets
Step 1/3
Combine flour with garlic, a teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of pepper, then transfer the mixture into a plastic bag. Next, add the chicken meat to the bag, and toss coat. Because of the amount of meat, you will need to coat it in batches, as they don’t all fit into the plastic bag.
Step 2/3
Season the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper, then transfer them to a plate. In a bowl whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water. Take a piece of chicken from the bag with flour and dip it first into the egg, and then into breadcrumbs. Repeat this until all the chicken pieces are coated.
Step 3/3
In a large pan heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken nuggets in batches, each one until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the fried nuggets onto a paper towel-lined plate. Before serving, season to taste with more salt.
Other Variations
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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets
Ready in 30minThe following is a recipe for quick-to-prepare, oven-baked chicken nuggets, perfect if you're looking for a healthy alternative to traditional nuggets. The meat is combined with seasonings and ground until it turns into a paste, then shaped into nuggets, which are dipped into a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. If desired, you can freeze the prepared nuggets until you want to bake them. They will keep in the freezer for up to three months.
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