Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Chicken Nuggets (Receita de nuggets de frango)
Make crispy, tasty chicken nuggets at home with this simple recipe, perfect for snacks and quick meals.
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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
oil, for frying
1 litre water
2 chicken stock cubes
2 eggs
oregano, to taste
salt, to taste
breadcrumbs
oil, for frying
Where to find ingredients
Look for the chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, and cooking oil in the fresh meat, dairy, bakery, and cooking oils sections of supermarkets or at your local butcher and grocery shop. If needed, breadcrumbs can be substituted with crushed plain crackers.
Preparation method
- Place the water in a saucepan and add the chicken stock cubes
- Bring the saucepan to the heat until the water boils
- Cut the chicken breast into cubes in the size you want
- Add the chicken cubes to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes
- Remove the chicken from the saucepan, drain well and let it cool for a few minutes
- While the chicken cools, beat the eggs in a bowl with oregano and salt
- Coat each cooked piece of chicken in the beaten egg mixture
- Then bread the chicken in the breadcrumbs, covering all sides
- Heat enough oil to cover the nuggets in a saucepan over high heat
- Fry the breaded nuggets for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and crispy
- Remove the fried nuggets from the saucepan and drain the excess oil on paper towels
Observations
Chicken nuggets are a popular snack and a versatile option for quick meals and light bites. This homemade recipe is made with chicken breast, offering a tastier alternative with more control over the ingredients than store-bought versions. It is a recipe that appeals to both adults and children, ideal for serving as an appetizer, side dish, or light main course.
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