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Homemade Mcdonald’S Copycat Chicken Nuggets

Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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Homemade McDonald’s Copycat Chicken Nuggets Busy weeknights call for a quick dinner, and these homemade nuggets are just the thing to make without a trip through the drive through. This copycat recipe delivers the flavor and the thin, crisp coating people know from the golden arches, but you control every ingredient that goes into the bowl.

  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 30 1x

Ingredients

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Main
2 lbs. ground chicken
2 eggs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 cup flour

Instructions

Main
1-In a food processor or mixer, blend: In a food processor or mixer, blend the chicken, 1 egg, and salt until the chicken resembles a paste.
2-Form the chicken into tablespoon-sized nuggets: Form the chicken into tablespoon-sized nuggets. Dredge the nuggets in cornstarch to fully coat. Set aside.
3-In a mixing bowl, mix the flour,: In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, seasonings, egg, and water. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
4-Place a nugget on a fork to: Place a nugget on a fork to dip into the batter. Let excess batter drip off.
5-In a saucepan or deep skillet, bring: In a saucepan or deep skillet, bring oil to 350° and place battered nuggets into fry. Fry for 3 minutes until nuggets are floating and remove to a paper towel to let rest. Return nuggets to oil for 2 more minutes to double fry.
6-Allow nuggets to cool before eating: Allow nuggets to cool before eating.

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 564
  • Fat: 19
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 40
  • Cholesterol: 224