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McDonald's Chicken Nuggets (7K/month searches) (Restaurant Copycat)
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⏱️ 45 minutes
👥 24 nuggets servings
❤️ Taste: 10/10
Classic
Restaurant-perfect copycat recipe
Similar
Tastes 90% the same, healthier ingredients
Healthy
Fully optimized for metabolic health
Nutrition Facts
Calories
250
Protein
14g
Carbs
15g
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Gut Health
3/10
Anti-Inflammatory
4/10
Blood Sugar Control
4/10
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into chunks
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
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- 1/4 cup cornstarch
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1/2 cup milk
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- 2 tsp garlic powder
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- 2 tsp onion powder
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- 1.5 tsp salt
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- 1 tsp black pepper
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- 1 tsp paprika
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- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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1. Cut chicken breasts into 2-inch chunks
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2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels
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3. Process chicken in food processor until paste-like consistency
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4. Form into nugget shapes (about 1.5 inches each)
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5. Mix flour, cornstarch, and all seasonings in a shallow dish
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6. Whisk eggs and milk in separate bowl
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7. Dip nuggets in flour mixture, then egg mixture, then flour again
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8. Place on baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes
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9. Heat oil to 365°F in deep fryer or heavy pot
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10. Fry nuggets in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden brown
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11. Drain on paper towels