Chicken Nuggets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
264 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Nuggets
Description
Chicken Nuggets are prepared by first mixing flour with garlic salt and coarse black pepper to season the coating. Chicken breast pieces are then coated in beaten egg and dredged in this flour mixture, allowing the coating to adhere well. After resting briefly, the nuggets are fried in 2 inches of vegetable oil heated to 350°F. Cooking in small batches prevents overcrowding and ensures even frying. The nuggets fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F and develop a crispy golden brown exterior.
The garlic salt and pepper add savory depth to the otherwise simple flour coating. The frying method produces nuggets with a crunchy crust surrounding tender chicken chunks. These nuggets are versatile for dipping or serving with sauces and can be part of casual meals or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless) cut into small chunks
- vegetable oil , for frying
Instructions
- Whisk flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add the chicken to a bowl along with the egg and coat well.
- Remove each piece of chicken and coat with the flour mixture then place chicken on a baking sheet until all the pieces are coated.
- Let chicken sit for 5 minutes while you heat up your oil (this helps coating stick better).
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees in a large dutch oven.
- Cook the chicken in small batches (do not crowd the pot) for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees and golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1896mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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