Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets (Easy Homemade Recipe)
Make crispy McDonald’s chicken nuggets at home with this copycat recipe. Juicy inside, golden outside, and tastes just like the original fast food favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the egg yolk, ground chicken and salt togeter in a large bowl. You can also blend it together for a more emulsified feel.1 pound ground chicken, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon salt
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and start sharing the chicken into small 1 tablespoon-sized nuggets. Place them on the baking sheet and repeat the process until all the chicken is shaped.
- Coat each chicken nugget piece with cornstarch and set aside on the baking sheet. Repeat the process until all the nuggets are coated with cornstarch.1/3 cup cornstarch
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, water, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and egg. This should make a thick and slightly runny batter.2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 egg, 1/3 cup water
- Using a fork dip each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Place the nuggets back on the lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours to allow them to set.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.Vegetable oil for frying
- Carefully add the chicken nuggets to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the chicken nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 187IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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