Chinese chicken nuggets, a delectable culinary creation, have captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. These bite-sized morsels, often served as appetizers or snacks, pack a flavor punch that is both authentic and exhilarating. Get ready to embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for this beloved dish, where we'll unravel the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of crispy coating and tender, juicy chicken.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
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.
THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS
This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.
Provided by Nichole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
- Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
- Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4174.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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
CHINESE CHICKEN NUGGETS
This gluten free recipe is great to use for Chinese stir fries calling for breaded chicken pieces like sweet and sour or sticky chicken. I also serve them to my young nephews who like them way better than the ones mommy buys at the store. They like to dip them in honey or ketsup. I like to dip them in a spicy coriander sauce.
Provided by King Jay II
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the chicken pieces in a plastic baggie and add the Buttermilk. Marinade in the buttermilk for 4 to 24 hours.
- Next add the Cornstarch, Corn Flour, Rice Flour, Potato Flour, Ground Mustard, Salt and Pepper in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl stir the Eggs and Sesame Oil, together to form an egg wash.
- First coat some of the chicken in the Flour mix; Second dip them in the Egg wash (add more eggs if needed); Third coat in the Flour mix for a second time. Place in a 350 degree fryer for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Do not crowd.
- This recipe can be cut in half to prepare a smaller amount of chicken. We prepare a large amount and freeze the pieces once cooked. To use frozen pieces deep fry for about a minute or place on a Pizzazz. These can be used as straight up chicken nuggets or used in stir fry for Chinese.
FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS
Fresh and tender chicken, with soft and waxy potatoes, and the color of green and red peppers, full of nutrition!
Provided by Dusty
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into pieces, wash it, peel the potatoes, and wash all the ingredients. Ginger slices. Slice garlic granules.
- Heat in a clean pot on medium heat, pour in an appropriate amount of corn oil, wait until the oil is hot, add ginger, star anise, and garlic slices. Stir fry slightly, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour the chicken nuggets. stir fry.
- Continue to stir fry until slightly discolored. About one to two minutes.
- Cut potatoes into pieces.
- Add 5 grams of white wine to the chicken nuggets to get rid of fishy.
- Then join the soy sauce. Stir fry evenly.
- Let the chicken nuggets color, add an appropriate amount of water.
- Finish the chicken nuggets with water, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, remember to flip two or three times in the middle.
- During this period, the green and red peppers are cut into moderately sized pieces.
- When the time is boring, add the potato cubes. Stir fry evenly. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of salt to taste.
- Add 2-3 spoons of soft sugar. Stir-fry evenly, continue to medium-low heat, cover and simmer until the chicken and potatoes are soft and the soup becomes less.
- Two minutes before serving, add green and red peppers and stir fry for 1-2 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN NUGGETS
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Time 12h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, marinate the pieces of chicken in buttermilk. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator overnight. This will tenderize the chicken.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer. Drain and discard the buttermilk. In a food processor, combine the marinated chicken, egg, chives, Parmesan, soy sauce, garlic-flavored hot sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until a smooth paste is formed, about 1 minute. Make about 2-inch by 1-inch nuggets, lining them up on a baking tray. In a shallow bowl, add the flour and in a second bowl the beaten eggs, and in a third bowl the panko bread crumbs. Coat the nuggets in flour, then egg, and then the panko crumbs and place the nuggets back on the tray. Deep fry in small batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Alternately, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet and fry, turning every 2 minutes, for about 10 minutes.
- For the dipping sauce: Combine the mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Cook's Note: Can be made up to 1 day in advance.
- Cook's Note: Soaking the chicken in Buttermilk will result in tender and juicy chicken.
- You can buy buttermilk in the dairy product section of a supermarket, but mixing 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar achieves the same result.
ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN NUGGETS
This recipe comes from two different cultures: Asian and American--just like me! This is a very simple recipe. I recommend deep-frying the chicken in a pot or saucepan instead of a frying pan so that it doesn't make a mess on the stove top. Enjoy!
Provided by twelve-year-old chef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 8 nuggets, 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Defrost frozen chicken breast, if needed.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce and ginger to create your marinade.
- Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and marinate them in the honey mixture.
- Take the chicken and cover it in cornstarch, then in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumbs.
- Deep-fry the chicken nuggets.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 931.5, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 304.3, Sodium 2965.1, Carbohydrate 123.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 50.8, Protein 54.9
CHICKEN NUGGETS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 large or 3 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash chicken nuggets; drain on paper towel and dip in sesame seeds.
- Heat oil and brown chicken pieces on both sides.
- Wash snow peas and sprouts.
- Grate ginger and add, with Sherry, soy sauce and peppercorns, to chicken.
- Add peppers and cook for 3 minutes, covered. Add snow peas and cook for 1 minute longer. Add bean sprouts and stir, cooking just long enough to heat through.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1052, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1655 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams
COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS
I developed this recipe to copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. I knew I had a winner the first time I made them because the whole family fought over who got the last one! For a dipping sauce, combine barbecue sauce and Dijon mustard, then stir in honey to add some sweetness. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 24m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, add chicken and pickle juice; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 8 ingredients to form a thick batter. Add batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. , For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside. , In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until browned and juices run clear, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
FAVORITE GOLDEN CHICKEN NUGGETS
"My grandchildren all love chicken nuggets," writes Donna Louderback from Arkansas City, Kansas, "and they think this recipe tops those from the fast-food restaurants." For a fun dipping sauce, mix together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place crackers in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in mayonnaise mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs. , Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for the nuggets.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the chicken in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Chinese chicken nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty nuggets at home. Remember to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as this will make it tough. Serve the chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
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