McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Copycat Recipe
Description
The McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Copycat Recipe starts by pounding chicken breast fillets to a uniform 1/4 inch thickness before cutting into nugget-sized pieces. A seasoned flour mix containing kosher salt, garlic and onion powders, ground mustard, black pepper, and all-purpose flour coats the chicken pieces in two layers separated by an egg and water wash, then the coated nuggets rest chilled to set the coating. When fried in vegetable oil, the result is bite-sized chicken nuggets with a crisp, flavorful crust and tender meat inside. This methodical coating and chilling enhance the texture, helping the nuggets maintain a crunchy shell while locking in moisture. These nuggets can be served with various sauces or as a snack or meal component familiar to many.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast skinless and boneless, fillets
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 tablespoon black pepper ground
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the chicken fillets on a wooden board, cover them with plastic wrap, and use a rolling pin to pound them until they are 1/4 inch in height. and squashing each of the breast fillets!
- After that, cut the chicken breast into smaller, nugget-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the water.
- Next, in a Ziploc bag add the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard powder, and garlic powder, and shake it to combine.
- Add a few nuggets at a time into the bag and give them a little shake.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the bag, arrange them on a plate, and repeat with the rest.
- After that, coat them in the egg mixture, one at a time, or just a few at a time.
- Next, return the coated chicken pieces to the bag, and give them a final shake. Do NOT discard the flour mixture.
- Once all nuggets have been well covered in the mixture twice, chill them in the fridge for one hour.
- After refrigerating, give the chicken nuggets another coating in the flour mixture.
- Add oil to a deep skillet, saucepan, or fryer, and preheat it to 370°F.
- Fry the nuggets in batches, do not overcrowd the pan, and fry for approx 10 minutes, turning once or twice.
- Arrange the fried nuggets on a plate covered with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them on the paper towels just for a few minutes, after that transfer them to a serving plate.
- Serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1243mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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