Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe For Kids
Chicken Nuggets Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bread Slices | 3 (small) |
| Chicken Boneless Cubes | 1/2 kg (500 gm) |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon or to taste |
| Black Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Paprika Powder | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Mustard paste | 1 Tablespoon |
| Soy Sauce | 2 Tablespoon |
| Garlic Powder or fresh chopped garlic | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Dried Parsley | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Egg | 1 |
Coating Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bread Crumbs | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/4 Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 pinch |
| Dried Parsley | 1/2 Tsp |
| Chicken Powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Oil For Frying | As You Required |
Directions
Step 1: Cut and wash the chicken and let it dry for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Using a food processor, chop bread slices and chicken. Add garlic powder (fresh chopped garlic), salt, paprika powder, black pepper powder, soy sauce, and dried parsley, and chop them. Add eggs and mix well.
Step 3: Take out the mixture in a bowl and refrigerate for 45 minutes if your paste is thin.
Step 4: In a bowl, take breadcrumbs, add black pepper, salt, dried parsley, mix, and set aside.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk an egg.
How to Make Chicken Nuggets?
Step 1: Properly grease your hands with oil, take chicken mixture (as per desired size), and shape it.
Step 2: Dip in beaten egg then coat in breadcrumbs.
Step 3: Prepare all the nuggets and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 4: At this stage, you can freeze the nuggets for 30 days.
Step 5: Now heat the oil over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough before putting the chicken nuggets in the pan. Shallow or deep fry until a golden color appears.
Step 6: After frying, place the Nuggets on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. This will help keep the nuggets crispy and prevent them from becoming too greasy.
Serve
Serve the chicken nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup.
Use an Air Fryer
Making chicken nuggets with an air fryer is another option. Compared to oily cooking methods, this method is healthier.
Conclusions
Homemade chicken nuggets are a delicious and satisfying treat that can be easily prepared in your own kitchen. With this easy recipe, you can create crispy and flavorful nuggets perfect for tea time.
You can also make the Nuggets more nutritious by coating them with whole wheat breadcrumbs, almond flour, or coconut flour.
Tips
Preventing runny chicken nuggets and achieving a crispy, well-cooked texture requires attention to detail and some essential cooking tips:- Paper towels are a good way to dry the chicken before breading it.
- You can use bread crumbs just 1 or 2 tbsp If your better is runny (don't use more bread crumbs).
- Frying too many Nuggets at once can lower the oil temperature, resulting in greasy and soggy breading. It's best to fry in batches and make sure the oil temperature is hot enough before adding the nuggets to the pan.
- After frying, place the cooked chicken nuggets on a wire rack instead of paper towels.
- For the best texture, serve the chicken Nuggets immediately after cooking.
- Store in the freezer: You can use a container that closes very tightly. Put butter paper between the layers of chicken nuggets. This paper keeps them from sticking together when they freeze.