Homemade Chicken Nuggets are easily one of my favorite, quick lunch time meals. Sometimes it's hard to satisfy a chicken nugget craving, but this recipe hits the spot with guilt free flavor.
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts OR 1 lb. ground chicken, purchase here.
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3/4 C. Rendered Lard (or favorite cooking oil for frying)
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1/2 C. all purpose flour
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1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
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1/2 Tbsp. Paprika
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1/2 Tbsp. Salt
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1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
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1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
Directions:
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Combine all seasonings and flour listed above in a medium bowl, whisk together with a fork.
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Add cooking oil to a medium to large skillet and heat on medium to high heat (I prefer to use cast iron!)
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Remove your chicken from packaging, pat dry with a paper towel if using chicken breast (there is no need to rinse the raw chicken - rinsing chicken can spread bacteria around your kitchen so it is best to remove packaging and place it directly onto a cutting board.)
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Cut chicken breast into bite size pieces, or if using ground chicken roll 1 inch balls then smash flat with hands.
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Place the chicken into the flour and seasoning mixture, gently covering all sides of the chicken.
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Place the chicken in the hot skillet making sure not to crowd any pieces. Brown all sides until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place the chicken on a plate with a paper towel the chicken to absorb any leftover oil that may come off the chicken nuggets. Optional: add a little salt when they're done cooking, then enjoy!
If you have leftovers, reheat in the oven or an air fryer for a nice crispy chicken nugget! Meal idea: serve with homemade french fries and/or a side salad!
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