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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

๐ŸŒŸ Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these homemade chicken nuggets are a hit with kids and adults alike! Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish. ๐Ÿฅณโœจ


๐Ÿ“ Ingredients:

  • ๐Ÿ— Chicken breast โ€“ 400 g (about 14 oz), cut into large chunks
  • ๐Ÿง€ Cream cheese โ€“ 100 g (about 3.5 oz)
  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Paprika โ€“ 1 pinch
  • ๐Ÿง… Green onions โ€“ 2, peeled and halved
  • ๐Ÿฅš Egg whites โ€“ 2, lightly whisked
  • ๐ŸŒพ All-purpose flour โ€“ 4 tablespoons
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Fine breadcrumbs โ€“ 8 tablespoons
  • ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed oil) โ€“ 10 cl (about 1/3 cup)
  • ๐Ÿง‚ Salt โ€“ To taste
  • โšซ Black pepper โ€“ To taste

๐Ÿ“‹ Directions:

  1. ๐Ÿ— Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Blend the chicken chunks, cream cheese, green onions, paprika, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  2. ๐Ÿ‘ Form the Nuggets: Shape the mixture into small balls, then flatten them into nugget shapes.
  3. ๐Ÿฅฃ Prepare the Coatings: Place the flour in one shallow plate, the whisked egg whites in another, and the breadcrumbs in a third plate.
  4. ๐ŸŒพ Coat the Nuggets: Dredge each nugget in the flour, dip it in the egg whites, and then coat it with breadcrumbs, ensuring an even layer.
  5. ๐Ÿณ Cook the Nuggets: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the nuggets for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. ๐Ÿงป Drain the Excess Oil: Transfer the nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess grease.
  7. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serve: Serve the nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy this crispy and delicious treat!

๐Ÿ“Š Nutritional Information:

  • โฐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • โณ Total Time: 25 minutes
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories: 400 kcal per serving
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Servings: 4

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