McDonald's Chicken Nuggets
A copycat of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. The source page for this entry contains only the title with no printed ingredients or method, so the steps below are the standard classic method for battered, deep-fried chicken nuggets, reconstructed for reference.
⏱️ Prep: 20 min🍳 Cook: 15 min
Nutritionper 100 g›
300
Calories
16g
Protein
16g
Carbs
19g
Fat
Ingredients
| 1 pound (450 g) | boneless skinless chicken breast |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | black pepper |
| 1/2 teaspoon | garlic powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | onion powder |
| 1 cup (125 g) | all-purpose flour |
| 1 | egg, beaten |
| for frying | oil, for frying |
Instructions
Note: The source page lists only the title with no ingredients or instructions. The following is the standard, classic method for copycat McDonald's-style chicken nuggets.
- Blend the chicken breast in a food processor with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until it forms a smooth paste, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Shape the mixture into small flat nugget shapes and freeze for about 30 minutes so they hold together.
- Set up a breading station: seasoned flour, beaten egg, and a second bowl of seasoned flour. Coat each nugget in flour, then egg, then flour again.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the nuggets in batches for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.