How to make McDonald’s chicken nuggets
To make McDonald's style chicken nuggets at home, here's a recipe you can follow:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Start by preparing the breading mixture. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano. Mix well and set aside.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces, similar to the shape of nuggets.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash.
4. Preheat vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
5. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg wash and then coat it in the breading mixture, making sure all sides are evenly covered. Shake off any excess.
6. Carefully place the breaded chicken nuggets into the preheated oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping them halfway through cooking.
7. Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
8. Serve the homemade McDonald's-style chicken nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Please note that this recipe is an approximation of McDonald's chicken nuggets and may not taste exactly the same, but it will give you a similar crispy and flavorful experience at home.
Here is a step-by-step guide to make homemade McDonald's-style chicken nuggets:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Step 1: Cut the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces, similar to the size of chicken nuggets. Set aside.
Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and baking powder. This will be your coating mixture.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. This will be your wet batter.
Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to about 375°F (190°C).
Step 5: Take a piece of chicken and dip it into the wet batter, then roll it in the coating mixture. Press down on the chicken lightly to make sure the coating sticks. Repeat this process for all the chicken pieces.
Step 6: Gently drop the coated chicken into the hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd the fryer or pot. Fry the chicken in batches for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 7: Once cooked, remove the chicken nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 8: Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the remaining chicken pieces.
Your homemade McDonald's-style chicken nuggets are now ready to be served! You can enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauces.
To make McDonald's-style chicken nuggets at home, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 cup of milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Here's how you can make them:
1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, resembling the shape of chicken nuggets.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. This will serve as the breading for the nuggets.
3. Dip each piece of chicken into the milk, coating it well, and then roll it in the flour mixture, ensuring it is completely covered.
4. Place the coated chicken nuggets on a plate or baking sheet and let them rest for about 10 minutes. This helps the breading adhere to the chicken.
5. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil until it reaches a temperature of 350°F (175°C).
6. Carefully place a few chicken nuggets into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet, as this can hinder the cooking process. Fry the nuggets for about 5-7 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches.
7. Once cooked, remove the chicken nuggets from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs, and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
8. Repeat the frying process with the remaining nuggets until all of them are cooked.
9. Serve the homemade McDonald's-style chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
And that's it! You have made your own version of McDonald's chicken nuggets at home.
Please note that while this recipe provides a similar taste and texture, it may not be an exact replica of McDonald's commercial nuggets.