Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade chicken nuggets recipe (Receita de nuggets de frango)
Whip up these crispy and delicious homemade chicken nuggets. A simple, no-fuss recipe that is perfect for snacks or quick meals.
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Ingredients
1 kg skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 litre water
2 chicken stock cubes
2 eggs
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Breadcrumbs
Cooking oil for deep-frying
1 litre water
2 chicken stock cubes
2 eggs
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Breadcrumbs
Cooking oil for deep-frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken breast and basics like eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs at local supermarkets like Pick n Pay or OK Foods. Check the spice aisle for dried oregano and stock cubes. If breadcrumbs are unavailable, you can make your own by drying out and grinding leftover bread.
Preparation method
- Pour the water into a pot and crumble in the chicken stock cubes
- Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes
- Add the chicken cubes to the boiling stock and cook for 5 minutes
- Remove the chicken from the pot, drain thoroughly, and allow it to cool for a few minutes
- While the chicken cools, whisk the eggs in a bowl with oregano and salt
- Dip each piece of cooked chicken into the beaten egg mixture
- Coat the chicken evenly on all sides in the breadcrumbs
- Heat enough oil for deep-frying in a pot over high heat
- Fry the breaded nuggets for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy
- Remove the fried nuggets from the pot and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil
Observations
Chicken nuggets are a crowd-pleasing favourite and a versatile choice for quick bites and snacks. This homemade version uses chicken breast, offering a much tastier alternative with full control over the ingredients compared to processed store-bought options. It is a reliable recipe that children and adults alike will enjoy, making it an ideal starter, side dish, or light main course.
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