10 recipes for very crispy chicken nuggets

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

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What you need to remember

• Chicken fillet or breast is usually used for nuggets. Those who like fatter can take their hips.
• The meat must be cleaned of skin and bones and cut into small pieces about 1 cm thick. The blanks are made oblong or oval, and figures can be formed for children.
• With cornmeal, the breading will be crisper.
• These semi-finished products can be stored in the freezer and cooked at a convenient time.
• Usually nuggets are served with mayonnaise and ketchup, but you can choose any other sauce - from sweet and sour to hot. Garnish the appetizer with lettuce and other herbs. Potatoes, rice or spaghetti are perfect for garnish.

1. Classic chicken nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of ground garlic;
• a pinch of salt;
• ½ teaspoon black pepper;
• 70 g flour;
• 2 chicken breasts;
• 100 g bread crumbs;
• 1 egg;
• olive oil - for frying.

Preparation

Combine garlic, salt, pepper and flour. Dip the chopped chicken in this mixture.

Place the breadcrumbs in a separate bowl and beat the egg in another bowl. Dip the slices first into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Roast the chicken over medium heat until golden brown.

2. Minced chicken nuggets

Ingredients

• 3 slices of bread;
• 125 ml of milk;
• 500 g chicken fillet;
• ½ teaspoon of ground garlic;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• ½ teaspoon of paprika;
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley;
• 2 eggs;
• ½ teaspoon chicken seasoning;
• 130 g wheat flour;
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 100 g of bread crumbs or crackers;
• vegetable oil - for frying + for greasing hands.

Preparation

Break the bread into small pieces and cover with milk. Cut the fillets into slices and grind with a blender. Combine with soaked bread, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, soy sauce, parsley, 1 egg and stir. Place the minced meat in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes.

Combine chicken seasoning, wheat flour, and corn flour. Beat the second egg in another plate. Mix the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper separately.

Lubricate your hands with oil, take some minced meat and give it an oval shape. Dip in flour on both sides, then in egg and breadcrumbs. Place the nuggets on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Fry in oil over medium heat until golden brown.

3. Chicken nuggets with mozzarella

Ingredients

• 225 g mozzarella;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• 450 g minced chicken;
• 50 g bread crumbs;
• a pinch of dried oregano, or oregano;
• 2 eggs;
• 60 g flour;
• vegetable oil - for frying.

Preparation

Slice the cheese into small slices. Season the minced meat with salt and pepper. Take 1 tablespoon of meat mass, put mozzarella in the middle, roll into a ball and flatten. The cheese should be in the center of the nugget.

Mix together the crackers and oregano. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Dip the blanks on both sides, first in flour, then in eggs and breadcrumbs. Fry in oil over medium heat until crusty.

4. Chicken Nuggets with Cornflakes from Jamie Oliver

Ingredients

• 240 g chicken fillet;
• 100 g corn flakes;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• rosemary - to taste;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 eggs;
• 70 g flour;
• vegetable oil - for baking.

Preparation

Cut the fillet into two-finger slices. Combine cornflakes, salt, pepper, rosemary and olive oil with a blender. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate.

Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl. Pour flour into another plate. Dip chicken in flour, eggs, and cornflakes.

Preheat oven to 200 ° C. Place the nuggets on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

5. Chicken nuggets in cheese breading

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts;
• 40 g parmesan;
• 125 g bread crumbs;
• a pinch of salt;
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil + for baking;
• 2 eggs;
• 40 g flour.

Preparation

Cut the chicken into about 4cm pieces.

Grate the cheese on a coarse grater, mix with breadcrumbs and salt. Drizzle with oil and stir. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.

Dip the chicken in flour, then eggs and breadcrumbs.

Preheat oven to 220 ° C. Bake the nuggets on a greased baking sheet for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.

6. Chicken nuggets with potato chips

Ingredients

• 200 g potato chips;
• 1 egg;
• 2 tablespoons of milk;
• 6 chicken breasts;
• 70 g butter.

Preparation

Chop the chips in the bag with your hands and pour into a bowl. Whisk the egg and milk. Slice the breasts, dip in an egg and roll in chips on all sides.

Place the nuggets in an oven preheated to 180 ° C and drizzle with melted butter. Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

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7. Chicken nuggets with almonds

Ingredients

• 150 g almonds;
• 100 g bread crumbs;
• a pinch of salt;
• 1 teaspoon paprika;
• 1 teaspoon of ground garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg;
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 120 g flour;
• 2 chicken breasts;
• vegetable oil - for baking.

Preparation

Grind the almonds with a blender. Add crackers, salt, paprika, garlic, pepper and stir.

Whisk the egg and milk together in a separate bowl. Pour flour into a plate.

Cut the chicken into small pieces and coat them first in flour, then in an egg and almond mixture.

Place the pieces on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes in a preheated 200 ° C oven, until the nuggets are golden brown.

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8. Chicken nuggets with ham and cheese

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts;
• 100 g ham;
• 100 g of cheese;
• 70 g flour;
• a pinch of salt;
• a pinch of pepper;
• 1 egg;
• 125 ml of water;
• 100 g bread crumbs;
• vegetable oil - for baking.

Preparation

Cut the chicken, ham and cheese into equal sized slices. Put cheese and ham on a piece of breast, then chicken again and secure with a toothpick.

Combine flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg and water. Empty the bread crumbs into a separate bowl. Dip each piece in flour, egg mixture and crumbs.

Place the nuggets on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 ° C, then turn over, remove the toothpicks and leave to cook for another 10 minutes.

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9. Chicken nuggets with honey, cheddar and parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts;
• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon of paprika;
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 60 g parmesan;
• 1 egg;
• 130 g flour;
• salt to taste;
• ½ teaspoon black pepper;
• 60 g cheddar;
• 5 tablespoons of bread crumbs;
• 5 tablespoons of olive oil.

Preparation

Cut the chicken into pieces. Combine honey, lime juice, paprika, thyme and coarsely grated Parmesan. Spread the mixture over the breast.

Beat the egg. Pour flour into another plate, add salt and pepper. Separately grate the cheddar and add bread crumbs to it. Dip the chicken in the flour, egg, and cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet. Fry the nuggets over medium heat until golden brown.

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10. Chicken nuggets with mushrooms

Ingredients

• 200 g corn flakes;
• 5 tablespoons of dried onions;
• 4 tablespoons of ground ginger;
• 5 tablespoons of ground garlic;
• 1 tablespoon of paprika;
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• salt to taste;
• 240 g chicken fillet;
• 170 g fresh or frozen mushrooms;
• 2 eggs;
• 130 g flour;
• vegetable oil - for baking.

Preparation

Combine cornflakes, onions, ginger, garlic, paprika, pepper and salt with a blender.

Cut the fillets into small pieces and grind with a blender to a minced consistency. Wash the mushrooms, chop finely and mix with the chicken. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Pour the flour into a bowl.

Take a tablespoon of chicken mixture and coat both sides in flour, egg and cereal.

Bake the nuggets on a greased baking sheet in an oven preheated to 250 ° C for 20 minutes.

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