![]() Traditionally the crispy chicken nuggets you get from the store or a supermarket are made from breast meat. How do you make chicken nuggets with ground chicken? PROS: So much better and healthier than fast food restaurants. Cook about 4 – 5 minutes per side until 165 in center.EASE: Using minced chicken makes your job easier! It should work well to fry these in a large skillet with about 1/2 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat if you’d rather. Can I Use Traditional Bread Crumbs?įor best results stick with panko bread crumbs, you’ll get the crispiest end result with them. Replace paprika, thyme and cayenne with 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. For one more layer of flavor you can try replacing 1/2 cup bread crumbs with grated parmesan, add after you’ve toasted bread crumbs and cooled slightly. What Sauces Should I Serve with these Healthy Chicken Nuggets? Cook chicken nuggets through in oven: Bake in preheated oven until center of chicken registers 165 on an instant read thermometer, about 15 – 19 minutes. Repeat process with remaining chicken (scoop Panko bake together in mound between batches). Set on rack: Transfer pieces to prepared wire rack, leaving a little space between pieces. Toss to coat, while pressing breadcrumbs so they stick well. Dredge chicken: Dip chicken pieces (about a handful, 8 – 10 at a time) in egg, then transfer to panko mixture. Prepare egg: In a bowl whisk together eggs with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Season panko: Remove from oven and scoop together in a mound in center, add paprika, garlic powder, thyme, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste (about 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper). Toast: Bake in preheated oven 3 – 5 minutes until slightly toasted and golden brown. Spread into an even layer on a baking sheet (wiggle baking sheet to level as needed). Toss panko with oil: Pour panko into a mound on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and toss with fingertips to evenly moisten. Set a large wire rack over an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet, spray rack with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven, prepare baking sheet: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Eggs: This acts as the “glue” to help the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken.Salt and pepper: I like to season both the egg mixture and the breadcrumb mixture.Paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme and cayenne pepper: These spices add a nice background flavor that pairs well with the chicken.Olive oil: This is added to moisten the bread crumbs a little and help brown them.You can usually find them by the traditional bread crumbs or near Asian foods. ![]()
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