Brazilian recipe
Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets (Receita de nuggets de frango)
Whip up these crispy, golden chicken nuggets at home. This simple, no-fuss recipe is a fantastic choice for a quick snack or a fuss-free meal that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
1 kg boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 litre water
2 chicken stock cubes
2 eggs
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Breadcrumbs
Cooking oil for deep frying
1 litre water
2 chicken stock cubes
2 eggs
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Breadcrumbs
Cooking oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local wet markets or supermarket chains across the island, typically located in the poultry section for the breast meat and the pantry aisles for the stock, breadcrumbs, and oils. Vegetable or canola oil is a great alternative for frying if you prefer a neutral flavour.
Preparation method
- Pour the water into a pot and crumble in the chicken stock cubes.
- Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chicken cubes to the boiling stock and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, drain thoroughly, and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with oregano and a pinch of salt.
- Dip each piece of cooked chicken into the beaten egg mixture.
- Dredge the chicken in breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Heat enough oil in a deep pan or wok over high heat for deep frying.
- Fry the nuggets in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the nuggets from the oil and drain on kitchen paper to remove any excess fat.
Observations
Chicken nuggets are a crowd-pleasing favourite and a versatile staple for busy weeknights or casual snacking. By making them from scratch using fresh chicken breast, you get a much tastier result with full control over the ingredients, unlike the mass-produced options. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for both kids and adults, serving well as a snack, a side dish, or even a light main course.
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