Nuggets are a hearty treat in a delicious crust that can be made from a variety of meats and poultry. The dish is baked in the oven, fried in a frying pan or deep-fried. The breading used is chips, unsweetened corn flakes, bread crumbs, breadcrumbs, or a mixture of flour and spices. The snack turns out tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Homemade chicken nuggets
Homemade chicken nuggets are a hearty appetizer that is served hot or cold. The nuggets are deep-fried. Boiling oil allows the pieces to fry evenly. Excess oil is removed with paper towels. It is customary to complement the appetizer with various sauces or chopped fresh vegetables.
- Chicken breast 1 kg (fillet)
- Chicken egg 3 (things)
- Cornflakes 270 gr. (unsweetened)
- Garlic 1 (parts)
- Turmeric ½ (teaspoons)
- Ground coriander ½ (teaspoons)
- Vegetable oil 1.5 (liters)
- Salt 2 (teaspoons)
- Chilli ½ (teaspoons)
- Paprika ½ (teaspoons)
- Granulated sugar ½ (teaspoons)
- White wine vinegar 1 (tablespoons)
- Water 300 (milliliters)
- Flour 150 (grams)
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Nuggets can be easily prepared at home. After washing the chicken fillet, dry it with paper towels. We cut the bird into equal pieces, trying to maintain the size.
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Grate the peeled garlic clove on a fine grater, add 1.5 teaspoons of salt, sweet paprika, turmeric, granulated sugar, coriander. Pour in wine vinegar. Add water and mix until smooth. Throw the meat pieces into the marinade. Marinate for 3 hours or leave overnight.
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Pour unsweetened corn flakes into the chopper bowl. Break it into crumbs.
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Break the eggs into a bowl. Add half a teaspoon of salt and the same amount of chili pepper. Shake until smooth.
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Pour flour into a separate bowl. Alternately dip the chicken in flour, eggs and cereal.
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Pour vegetable oil into a tall saucepan and place on the stove. Heat well over high heat. To check, dip a piece of bread into the oil. If the oil bubbles intensely, you can start frying.
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Place the breaded chicken in a single layer in a large sieve. Immerse the sieve in boiling oil. Fry the pieces for 8 minutes. If a special mesh is available, we use it.
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Place the golden nuggets on a surface lined with paper towels or parchment. Excess oil will be absorbed into the paper.
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We complement the crispy treat with sauce and enjoy a hearty dish. Bon appetit!
Breaded chicken nuggets in a frying pan
Breaded chicken nuggets in a frying pan are a dish that is ideal for hearty snacks. A simple process that anyone can do. Nuggets are suitable for noisy groups as a snack for foamy drinks, watching TV series, or just a hearty lunch or dinner. Delicious and no hassle!
Cooking time – 35 min.
Cooking time – 35 min.
Portions – 4
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet – 450 gr.
- Eggs – 3 pcs.
- White bread – 150 gr.
- Soy sauce – 1 tbsp.
- Vegetable oil - for frying.
- Salt – 0.25 tsp.
- Ground black pepper – 0.25 tsp.
- Flour – 2 tbsp.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Prepare ingredients for a delicious snack.
Step 2. After rinsing the chicken fillet under the tap, remove moisture with paper towels and divide into medium-sized segments.
Step 3. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl.
Step 4. Break one egg into a separate bowl and shake. Pour the egg mixture over the chicken.
Step 5. Season with soy sauce.
Step 6. Season with salt and ground pepper. After stirring the ingredients, let stand for a quarter of an hour.
Step 7. Cut off the crusts from the bread and cut the crumb into squares.
Step 8. Grind the pieces into crumbs with a sharp knife or using a blender.
Step 9. Heat a dry frying pan and pour out the crumbs. While stirring, fry until crispy.
Step 10. Pour flour onto a flat plate. Take a second plate and pour in some of the crumbs. Break 2 eggs into a third bowl and beat.
Step 11. Transfer the chicken to a sieve to get rid of excess marinade. Roll each piece in flour.
Step 12. “Bathe” in beaten eggs.
Step 13. Sprinkle the pieces with crumbs on all sides. Repeat the steps with all the chicken.
Step 14. Place the frying pan over high heat. Pour in vegetable oil and heat. Drop the nuggets into the boiling oil. Its level should reach half of the workpieces.
Step 15. After browning the pieces, turn them over and fry for 3 minutes.
Step 16. Transfer the nuggets to napkins. When the oil has drained, place the nuggets on a plate.
Step 17Add ketchup or other sauce to the dish.
Step 18. Decorate with green leaves. Serve to the table. Bon appetit!
Chicken nuggets in the oven
Chicken nuggets in the oven are a dish that will be appreciated by everyone who is on a diet, eats right and does not eat fried foods. Preparing a snack will not cause any inconvenience. Additionally, we will prepare homemade sauce for the treat. Nuggets will appeal to both children and adults.
Cooking time – 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooking time - 15 minutes.
Portions – 8
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet – 4 pcs.
- Eggs – 2 pcs.
- Oat flakes “Extra” small – 0.5 tbsp.
- Breadcrumbs - 0.5 tbsp.
- Sesame seeds – 1-2 tbsp.
- Granulated garlic – 1 tsp.
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp.
- Salt - to taste.
- Parsley - optional.
Sauce:
- Large tomatoes – 2 pcs.
- Granulated sugar – 1 tsp.
- Tomato sauce – 1 tbsp.
- Garlic – 1 clove.
- Onions – 1 pc.
- Dried oregano – 0.5 tsp.
- Olive oil – 1-2 tbsp.
- Salt - to taste.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Prepare the sauce. After rinsing large tomatoes, pour boiling water over them and then ice water. Remove the skin. Cutting it in half, clean out the seeds and chop the pulp as finely as possible. After peeling and washing the onion and garlic, chop into cubes. Heat the olive oil in a thick saucepan. Add garlic.
Step 2. After frying for half a minute, add the onion. Stir and fry until golden brown. After 7 minutes, add tomato sauce with tomatoes. Simmer for 7 minutes. Add granulated sugar and salt. Season with oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool for half an hour. Refrigerate for another half hour.
Step 3. Turn on the oven preheat, setting it to 220° C. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cover it with non-stick parchment.Cut the chicken fillet into slices, after washing and wiping off moisture. We observe the dimensions of the workpieces so that the cooking process occurs evenly.
Step 4. Beat the eggs in a bowl with a fork or using a whisk. Separately combine oatmeal, sesame seeds and crackers. Salt and season with granulated garlic. Stir well so that the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 5. Dip the chicken fillet into the egg mixture. Dip generously. After transferring to breading, roll thoroughly in dry ingredients. For better adhesion, repeat the steps twice.
Step 6. Place the blanks in the prepared form. Reduce the temperature to 180° C. Place the baking sheet in a hot oven for a quarter of an hour. In the middle of the process, the pieces can be turned over.
Step 7. Place the appetizer on a wooden board. If desired, decorate with parsley. Add prepared sauce. Bon appetit!
Homemade chicken nuggets with cheese
Homemade chicken nuggets with cheese are prepared in a frying pan in less than half an hour. This appetizing dish fits harmoniously into everyday and holiday menus. The execution process will not be burdensome at all. Simple manipulations will turn simple products into a delicious snack.
Cooking time - 20 minutes.
Cooking time - 10 min.
Portions – 2
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet – 220 gr.
- Egg – 1 pc.
- Oatmeal flour – 40 gr.
- Garlic – 2 cloves.
- Hard cheese – 50 gr.
- Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp.
- Salt – 4 gr.
- Ground black pepper – 3 gr.
- Wheat flour – 40 gr.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients.
Step 2. Place 40 grams of two types of flour into a tall bowl. If desired, we use only one type. Salt and pepper. Stir.
Step 3.Add 2 medium-sized cloves of garlic and 50 grams of hard cheese to the dry ingredients. An alternative to fresh garlic is granulated garlic. Mix the contents.
Step 4. After rinsing the fillet, blot it with napkins. Cut into slices. Salt and pepper.
Step 5. After breaking the egg, combine until smooth. Drop in the seasoned chicken slices and stir until the pieces are coated with the egg mixture.
Step 6. Bread the chicken in the cheese-flour mixture, coating thoroughly. To ensure that the breading is evenly distributed, dip it into the egg again and re-bread it.
Step 7. Heat the frying pan with vegetable oil well at high temperature. We distribute the workpieces over the hot surface, maintaining a small distance between the pieces. Reduce heat to moderate flame. Fry for 5 minutes, turn over and repeat the manipulation.
Step 8. Place the cooked nuggets on a common plate. Supplement with sauces or vegetables. Bon appetit!
Chicken nuggets in corn flakes
Chicken nuggets in corn flakes are as easy to prepare as possible. The appetizing crispy breading makes the dish very tasty. The meat snack will become a favorite treat for both children and adults. The dish is suitable for any occasion - be it a weekday or a festive event.
Cooking time – 35 min.
Cooking time - 15 minutes.
Portions – 25 pcs.
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet – 700 gr.
- Eggs – 2 pcs.
- Corn flakes without sugar – 150 gr.
- Milk – 50 ml.
- Vegetable oil – 300 ml.
- Salt - to taste.
- Ground black pepper - to taste.
- Flour – 50 gr.
Cooking process:
Step 1. We collect the ingredients in the required quantity.
Step 2.After rinsing and drying the chicken fillet from moisture with paper towels, cut the bird into manageable segments.
Step 3. Distribute 50 grams of flour onto a flat plate. Salt and pepper. After stirring, add the chicken, bread and shake off excess breading.
Step 4. In a bowl, beat the egg and 50 milliliters of milk. Salt and stir. Dip breaded chicken.
Step 5. Knead the corn flakes a little with a rolling pin. Pour onto a plate. After bathing the chicken in the egg mixture, transfer it to the corn flake crumbs. We bread it so that there is no empty surface.
Step 6. Place a saucepan with vegetable oil on the fire. Heat and carefully immerse the nuggets in boiling oil. Fry for 3 minutes, remembering to turn the pieces to ensure even cooking.
Step 7. Prepare a container lined with paper towels or napkins. Transfer the finished pieces. When the fat has drained, transfer the appetizer to a plate. Add ketchup or other sauce.
Step 8. Present the dish with a crispy crust to your loved ones.
Step 9. If desired, decorate with herbs or add chopped vegetables. Bon appetit!
Homemade nuggets in chips
Homemade nuggets in chips are an amazing snack that you simply can’t tear yourself away from. Cooking nuggets won't be a problem. The process is quite simple and takes minimal time. The meat remains juicy on the inside and insanely crispy on the outside. Children are always delighted.
Cooking time – 35 min.
Cooking time - 10 min.
Portions – 3
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet – 300 gr.
- Eggs – 1 pc.
- Salted chips – 150 gr.
- Milk – 1 tbsp.
- Vegetable oil – 300 ml.
- Salt - to taste.
- Ground black pepper - to taste.
- Flour – 3 tbsp.
Cooking process:
Step 1.You will need the following products. We use natural chips without additional flavorings.
Step 2. Remove films and existing fat from the fillet. Rinse under the tap and dry. We cut as shown in the photo. Sprinkle with salt and ground pepper.
Step 3. Pour 3 tablespoons of flour onto a flat plate. Having distributed the ingredient over the surface, lay out the chicken. Once breaded, shake off excess flour.
Step 4. Beat 1 egg with a spoonful of milk using a fork or hand whisk. Let's add a little salt. After stirring, immerse the workpieces. After turning it over a couple of times, we move on to the next step.
Step 5. Place the chips in the chopper and turn them pulses to form small pieces. You can use a mortar or rolling pin and crush the chips by hand.
Step 6. Pour the crumbs onto a plate and place the chicken. Turn over several times to ensure the chips evenly adhere to the egg mixture. We repeat the steps with all the pieces.
Step 7. Pour vegetable oil into a saucepan and place it on the fire. We choose a narrow vessel to avoid excess oil consumption. Having heated the oil well, lower the pieces and fry for no more than 3 minutes, remembering to turn the nuggets over for even frying.
Step 8. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the finished nuggets. Place on napkins or paper towels. When the excess oil is absorbed, serve the dish.
Step 9. Present the treat before the nuggets have cooled down and the breading has lost its crispness. Add tomato sauce.
Step 10. Enjoy the snack. Bon appetit!
Homemade fish nuggets
Fish nuggets at home are as tasty and satisfying as possible. Unlike other fish dishes, nuggets are always very popular among children.Homemade fast food sells out instantly. The snack is suitable for both children's parties and quick snacks.
Cooking time – 1 hour 00 minutes
Cooking time – 1 hour 00 minutes
Portions – 4
Ingredients:
- Fish fillet – 500 gr.
- Eggs – 4 pcs.
- Breadcrumbs – 200 gr.
- Vegetable oil – 300 ml.
- Salt - to taste.
- Ground black pepper - to taste.
- Flour – 100 gr.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Lay out the ingredients for the fish appetizer on the work surface.
Step 2. Take fresh fillet or defrost the frozen product in advance. Rinse under the tap and wipe off the moisture with napkins.
Step 3. Divide the fillet into strips. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 4. Prepare 3 small containers. Pour breadcrumbs into one, flour into the second. In the third, beat the eggs.
Step 5. Turn the fish pieces over in flour, breading them on all sides. Shake off the excess.
Step 6. Dip into the egg mixture.
Step 7. Transfer to breadcrumbs and roll well. For a thick crust, repeat all manipulations twice.
Step 8. Pour vegetable oil into a fireproof container and place it over medium heat. Having heated the oil well, add several pieces so that they fry evenly. Turn over and fry until golden brown.
Step 9. Place several layers of napkins on a flat plate. We transfer the finished nuggets to get rid of excess oil.
Step 10. Serve the fish nuggets.
Step 11. Complete the appetizer with fresh vegetables and serve your favorite sauce. Bon appetit!
Minced chicken nuggets
Minced chicken nuggets have the most delicate texture. Incredibly delicious nuggets disappear like hot cakes. If you are planning a feast in a noisy company, this treat is ideal.Thanks to the minced meat, the nuggets do not lose their tenderness even after cooling.
Cooking time – 55 min.
Cooking time - 15 minutes.
Portions – 3
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet – 400 gr.
- Egg white – 1 pc.
- Egg yolk – 1 pc.
- Breadcrumbs – 40 gr.
- Hard cheese – 50 gr.
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp.
- Vegetable oil – 50 ml.
- Salt – 3 gr.
- Pepper mixture – 1 gr.
- Leek – 30 gr.
Cooking process:
Step 1. After washing and drying the chicken fillet, cut it into strips.
Step 2. Install a fine mesh in an electric meat grinder and twist the fillet.
Step 3. Chop the leeks and grate the cheese. Add to the minced meat.
Step 4. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5. Pour lemon juice over it.
Step 6. Add the egg yolk. Mix the mixture thoroughly until it has a homogeneous consistency.
Step 7. Cover the cutting board with parchment or use cling film. We form a layer 1 centimeter high. We determine the length of future nuggets ourselves. Place in the freezer for half an hour.
Step 8. Divide the frozen workpiece into nuggets of the same size.
Step 9. Shake the whites.
Step 10. Pour breadcrumbs into a plate.
Step 11. Roll the pieces in the protein.
Step 12. Bread in breadcrumbs, turning several times to ensure an even layer of breading.
Step 13. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan. Place the nuggets in hot oil and fry for 4 minutes. Turn over and fry for another 3 minutes.
Step 14. After blotting off the excess oil with napkins, we begin tasting. Bon appetit!
Homemade turkey nuggets
Homemade turkey nuggets are an appetizer that can be prepared very quickly. If you love store-bought fast food, then you will love homemade nuggets even more.The amazing treat is eaten instantly. Nuggets are complemented with various sauces - sweet and sour, cheese, ketchup or mayonnaise.
Cooking time - 20 minutes.
Cooking time - 20 minutes.
Portions – 4
Ingredients:
- Turkey fillet – 300 gr.
- Eggs – 1 pc.
- Breadcrumbs – 3 tbsp.
- Hard cheese – 30 gr.
- Vegetable oil – 50 ml.
- Salt - to taste.
- Ground black pepper - to taste.
- Paprika – 1 tsp.
- Flour – 2 tbsp.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Gathering food.
Step 2. Rinse the turkey fillet and wipe off any moisture using napkins. Cut into segments of a convenient size. Salt and pepper.
Step 3. Place 3 tablespoons of crackers on a plate. Add paprika and finely grated cheese. Stir.
Step 4. Separately, beat the egg using a whisk or fork. Place 2 tablespoons of flour in the third plate. Flour can be wheat, rice or corn.
Step 5. Heat 50 milliliters of vegetable oil in a thick-walled frying pan, setting it over high heat. Bread the bird in flour. Turn the pieces over so that the flour forms an even layer. Shake off excess flour.
Step 6. Dip the fillet into the egg mixture.
Step 7. Shake off the excess egg substance and transfer it to the mixture of crackers and cheese. Turn the pieces over so that the breading adheres evenly.
Step 8. Place the nuggets in boiling oil and turn down the heat slightly. Fry until golden, then turn over and cook. The crust should be evenly cooked.
Step 9. Place the rosy nuggets on paper towels or napkins. Excess oil will be absorbed.
Step 10. Fill a large plate with crispy nuggets. We make cuttings from fresh vegetables. Sometimes the nuggets are served with optional fries or mashed potatoes.Add sauces and enjoy while the nuggets are hot. Bon appetit!
Homemade pork nuggets
Homemade pork nuggets will take half an hour of your time to complete. The dish is prepared for daily consumption or for a special event. A hearty snack remains appetizing even after cooling. With greens and vegetables, the nuggets disappear faster than they cook. Therefore, you should prepare a double or even triple portion so that everyone can taste the amazing treat.
Cooking time - 30 min.
Cooking time - 30 min.
Portions – 3
Ingredients:
- Pork – 250 gr.
- Chicken eggs – 1 pc.
- Breadcrumbs – 70 gr.
- Vegetable oil – 70 ml.
- Salt - to taste.
- Ground black pepper - to taste.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Gather the ingredients. We clean the pork from films and rinse it. Using napkins, blot dry.
Step 2. First cut the meat lengthwise, then each steak into strips. We observe the dimensions so that the dish looks attractive and appetizing.
Step 3. After transferring the blanks into a container, break an egg into them. Season with spices and herbs as desired. You can do the opposite - whisk the egg with seasonings, and then “bathe” the slices.
Step 4. Stir the ingredients until each piece is coated with the egg mixture.
Step 5. Pour the crackers into a separate bowl. Transfer the meat and bread each piece of pork one at a time, turning from side to side so that there are no gaps.
Step 6. Place a thick-bottomed frying pan on the burner, set the heat to high and pour in 70 milliliters of deodorized oil. Reduce the flame to medium. Distribute the nuggets over a hot surface and fry until crispy.
Step 7Turn the pieces over from time to time so that frying occurs evenly and the crust becomes the same color.
Step 8. Serve the treat, sprinkle with herbs if desired. Dip the meat into the sauce and taste it. Bon appetit!