Best 4 The Best Ever Chicken Nuggets Recipes
Indulge in the crispy delight of homemade chicken nuggets, a culinary symphony of flavor and texture that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized morsels of joy are crafted with tender chicken, expertly coated in a golden-brown crust that shatters with every bite. The secret lies in the perfect balance of seasonings, ensuring a savory explosion in your mouth. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or crave a spicy kick, this article presents a diverse collection of chicken nugget recipes, each promising a unique culinary adventure. From traditional favorites to creative variations, discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving for crispy, juicy chicken nuggets.
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BEST AND EASIEST CHICKEN NUGGETS
Simple, super easy, quick, delicious, and pretty healthy, too!
Provided by Samantha
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 31m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place a wire cooling rack on top and spray with cooking spray.
- Put chicken into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add ranch dressing; seal and shake bag to coat chicken evenly.
- Mix panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley together in a bowl; pour into bag with chicken. Seal and shake bag to coat thoroughly. Remove from bag; place on rack in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn broiler on high; broil until crispy, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 478.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
THE BEST CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS
These are the BEST crispy baked chicken nuggets you'll ever make! This delicious, healthy chicken nuggets recipe takes just about 30 minutes from start to finish and uses super simple ingredients like panko breadcrumbs, chicken breast and spices. Serve with honey mustard, ketchup or your favorite BBQ sauce. Kid-friendly and adult approved!
Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Dairy Free Dinner Low Carb Nut Free
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add panko breadcrumbs to a large baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Spray breadcrumbs with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. Bake for 2 minutes, then stir breadcrumbs (or just give the pan a shake) and then bake for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Keep heat in the oven.
- Transfer breadcrumbs to a medium bowl. Whisk in spices: salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. Set aside.
- Line the large baking sheet with an oven safe wire metal rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then use a tong to grab each chicken nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Use tongs to transfer to the wire rack, placing about 1 inch apart.
- Generously spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and temp reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer. Serves 4. Serve with BBQ sauce, honey mustard, ketchup or whatever sauce you'd like!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 4), Calories 227 kcal, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 1.6 g, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.2 g
CHICKEN NUGGETS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a plastic bag, mix the flour, seasoned salt and some salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix the eggs with 2 tablespoons water. In a separate bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
- Shake the chicken pieces in the bag to coat. In batches, dip them in the egg wash, then in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a few breadcrumbs dropped in the oil start to sizzle immediately. Fry the chicken, in batches if needed, until golden brown and cooked through, a couple minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel and serve with ketchup.
ACCIDENTALLY THE BEST BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS EVER
Accidentally discovered this while playing around with Chinese restaurant classics. My nugget-expert daughter loved them. I use the marinade from http://www.recipezaar.com/Sweet-and-Sour-Pork-43587 (minus the extra salt) and the flouring and baking technique from http://www.recipezaar.com/Baked-Lemon-Chicken-With-Chinese-Lemon-Sauce-194890. The chicken works great with either sauce but my picky kid just loved the chicken by itself. Infact she liked it so much I had to post the recipe. All measurements are approximate; vary the spices based upon your own taste.
Provided by Jes32
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat over to 450°F.
- Marinade chicken for a minimum of 10 minutes in egg, corn starch, soy sauce and water.
- Measure flour, chile powder and pepper into bowl or plastic bag.
- Put one piece of chicken at a time (draining off as much of the marinade as possible first) into the flour, coat chicken.
- Place on cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray first.
- After all the chicken is on cookie sheet (make sure they don't touch), spray chicken generously with cooking spray.
- Cook 20 minutes at 450°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 222.6, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 29.3
Tips:
- Use a food processor to grind the chicken. This will ensure that the chicken is evenly ground and will help create a smoother nugget.
- Add some spices to the chicken mixture. This will help to flavor the nuggets and make them more delicious.
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are flakier and will help to create a crispy coating on the nuggets.
- Double-coat the nuggets in the breadcrumb mixture. This will help to ensure that the nuggets are evenly coated and will help to prevent them from falling apart.
- Fry the nuggets in hot oil. This will help to create a crispy coating on the nuggets and will help to cook them evenly.
- Serve the nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce are all popular choices.
Conclusion:
These chicken nuggets are the perfect party food or snack. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you have some leftover chicken, try making these delicious chicken nuggets. You won't be disappointed!
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