🌟 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. 🥳✨
📝 Ingredients:
- 🍗 Chicken breast – 400 g (about 14 oz), cut into large chunks
- 🧀 Cream cheese – 100 g (about 3.5 oz)
- 🌶️ Paprika – 1 pinch
- 🧅 Green onions – 2, peeled and halved
- 🥚 Egg whites – 2, lightly whisked
- 🌾 All-purpose flour – 4 tablespoons
- 🌿 Fine breadcrumbs – 8 tablespoons
- 🛢️ Neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed oil) – 10 cl (about 1/3 cup)
- 🧂 Salt – To taste
- ⚫ Black pepper – To taste
📋 Directions:
- 🍗 Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Blend the chicken chunks, cream cheese, green onions, paprika, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- 👐 Form the Nuggets: Shape the mixture into small balls, then flatten them into nugget shapes.
- 🥣 Prepare the Coatings: Place the flour in one shallow plate, the whisked egg whites in another, and the breadcrumbs in a third plate.
- 🌾 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.
- 🍳 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.
- 🧻 Drain the Excess Oil: Transfer the nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess grease.
- 🍽️ Serve: Serve the nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy this crispy and delicious treat!
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🔥 Calories: 400 kcal per serving
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
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