How to Make Delicious Chicken Nuggets at Home

Amara is a teacher and a writer. In her free time she loves to cook for her family.

Chicken nuggets are delicious snacks that are beloved by kids and adults alike. They're also really easy to make at home, and the homemade version is often healthier than the kind you buy at the store.

This recipe is very quick and easy to make, and it's healthy, too. Once you've made the raw nuggets, you can freeze them and fry them when you're ready. Serve them as a snack or as part of a meal.

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Ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 2 cups chicken mince
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 slices bread, soaked in water and squeezed
• 1 egg
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

For dredging:

• 1 egg
• All-purpose flour
• Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes and then mash them.
2. Soak the bread slices in water and squeeze them.
3. In a bowl, mix the chicken mince, mashed potatoes, and squeezed bread.
4. Add 1 egg and mix well.
5. Add some salt and ground black pepper, to taste, and mix.
6. Apply some oil on your palms. Take a small amount of the meat mixture and shape it into a nugget.
7. Take the nugget and roll it in the all-purpose flour.
8. In a small bowl, whisk the other egg. Dip the nugget into the beaten egg.
9. Roll the nugget in the bread crumbs. You can make bread crumbs at home or can buy them from the market.
10. Now your first nugget is ready to fry. Prepare the other nuggets similarly. At this stage, you can freeze them for later use.
11. Fry the nuggets over low flame so that they cook well throughout.
12. Your delicious chicken nuggets are ready. Bon appetit!

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Comments

Amara (author) from Pakistan on April 17, 2021:

Ha ha Brenda.. Your comments are always cheering and uplifting.. Its always a pleasure to see you..

You have a very positive aura, I always feel..

God bless you always..

BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on April 17, 2021:

Wow! This sounds easy.

Who would think of using mashed potatoes.

I'm a bit hungry now though.

Amara (author) from Pakistan on April 17, 2021:

Thank you so much dear Bill, for your visit and comment..

Really appreciated.. Thanks for liking it.. God bless you and protect you always..

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on April 17, 2021:

Thank you for the recipe. I think I'll try it this weekend!

Amara (author) from Pakistan on April 17, 2021:

Thank you very much Pam.. Yes you must try them, they are so yummy.. ;-)

God bless you.. Blessings and peace..

Pam Morris from Atlanta Georgia on April 17, 2021:

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am gained to try making chicken nugget and as you shared it look easy to make, good to eat both snack and meal. It a win, win situation.

Amara (author) from Pakistan on April 17, 2021:

Thank you very much Urwa for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Thanks for liking the recipe. I really appreciate it..

Sending you loves..

Amara (author) from Pakistan on April 17, 2021:

Thank you very much Marlene for your visit and liking the recipe.

Yes i recently tried it, adding mashed potatoes and bread, really helped them get crunchy like we get from market..

Have a wonderful day Marlene ;-)

Urwa from East County & Cooking and Baking Expert on April 16, 2021:

This homemade recipe sound so delicious, very crumbly. I must try this recipe thanks, Amara

Marlene Bertrand from USA on April 16, 2021:

Oh my goodness! My husband and I are fans of chicken nuggets. I see you have a secret to making them extra delicious (mashed potatoes). I am definitely going to try your recipe. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Amara (author) from Pakistan on April 16, 2021:

Peggy you can actually air fry them in air fryer.. for least usage of oil..

Thanks for liking it.. Have a great day Peggy..

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on April 16, 2021:

This recipe sounds delicious. I am wondering if the nuggets could also be baked in place of frying?

Amara (author) from Pakistan on April 16, 2021:

Yes Misbah I recently tried this recipe and it came out really delicious. Its perfect for Iftar times, so must try it..

I am glad you loved it Misbah.. Allah bless you always and keep you and your family safe.. Thanks dearest sis..

Misbah from The Planet Earth on April 16, 2021:

Wow!! Amara this is a very nice and well presented hub. The recipe sounds nice and the chicken nuggets seems to be very crunchy. I like nuggets but I have never added mashed potatoes and soaked bread in it. I will try your recipe. Insha'Allah. I am sure it will turn out very good. Your dish looks lovely. I would definitely try it out for me and my family.

Nice for iftar as well. Sometimes I get bored with fritters.

May Allah Bless You Dear Sister, Ameen. In Ramadan remember me in your prayers.

Peace and Love