{"id":95609,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-nuggets\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T11:00:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:00:55","slug":"chicken-nuggets","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-nuggets\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Nuggets"},"content":{"rendered":"
Everyone knows that a bag of frozen chicken nuggets<\/a> or fast-food chicken nuggets<\/a> is sometimes the easiest way to get dinner on the table, especially when you have hungry but picky eaters. But this homemade chicken nuggets recipe is so easy, you\u2019ll skip the store-bought stuff.<\/p>\n The best part about this recipe is just how effortless it is. You simply cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small pieces, toss them in some seasoned flour, and fry them up until golden brown. It’s almost as fast as throwing frozen nuggets in the oven.<\/p>\n Serve these juicy, flavorful chicken nuggets with your favorite side dishes and dipping sauces<\/a>, and dinner is done.<\/p>\n In a shallow dish, toss the flour with the seasoned salt, poultry seasoning, paprika, ground mustard and pepper.<\/p>\n Flatten the chicken breasts to 1\/2-inch thickness, and then cut the meat into 1-1\/2-inch pieces. Add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, to the dish with the seasoned flour and turn to coat. Continue with the rest of the chicken.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: To pound the chicken, place the breasts on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. This will keep raw chicken juices from flying around your kitchen.<\/p>\n In a large skillet, heat the oil until it shimmers. Cook the chicken pieces in batches until the meat is no longer pink, six to eight minutes.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: The best oil temperature for frying anything is between 350\u00b0 and 375\u00b0F. You can always temp the oil before frying these nuggets, but it will heat up quickly since it\u2019s such a small amount.<\/p>\n Store leftover chicken nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.<\/p>\n To freeze chicken nuggets, allow them to cool. Place the cooled nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and freeze for one hour. Move the nuggets to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. They\u2019ll last in the freezer for up to three months.<\/p>\n You can reheat chicken nuggets in a microwave, oven or air fryer. In the microwave, reheat cooked chicken nuggets on high for three to four minutes, or until warmed through. If you’re using the oven, reheat the chicken nuggets in a 350\u00b0 oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until warmed through. Or, preheat an air fryer to 350\u00b0, place the chicken nuggets in the basket, spray with cooking spray, and cook for three to four minutes, flip, and cook a few minutes more as needed. Here are more tips on how to reheat fried chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n To reheat frozen chicken nuggets, place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or on a wire rack placed on top of the baking sheet. Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes, or until they\u2019re fully heated through.<\/p>\n To make sure the chicken nuggets cook evenly, cut the chicken pieces to about the same size. This ensures the nuggets will cook at the same rate and be done at the same time. Here\u2019s more on reaching the proper temperature of chicken<\/a>, whether in nugget form or whole pieces.<\/p>\n What don\u2019t you serve with chicken nuggets! Keep it simple with a great dipping sauce, like honey mustard, a sweet-hot Asian dipping sauce<\/a>, ranch, barbecue or buttermilk blue cheese sauce<\/a>. French fries or macaroni and cheese are classic accompaniments with chicken nuggets. Or consider serving them with golden buttermilk waffles<\/a> for a fun spin on fried chicken and waffles<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Packed with flavor and quick to make, this chicken nuggets recipe is so easy, you,\u00c4\u00f4ll never grab a bag of frozen nuggets at the store again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7884,"featured_media":1930728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307335,307330,304328,304292,304338,303887,306848,304347,304268,307307,304350,324623,303883],"categories-v2":[310372,310369,308984,308305,308992,308478,309603,308998,259483,310342,309001,309177,308476],"coauthors":[341501],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Burritos","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-burritos\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chicken-Burritos_EXPS_TOHD24_22186_NicolePerry_5_Social.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets 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I will definitely make these again and again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Chicken Nuggets","description":"Check out this video for how to make Chicken Nuggets.","url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/Ah1zTevL-3rTW9UQq.mp4","duration":"1m19s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/18i1w424u068f1g4acqn68kwo6865p33.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"Ah1zTevL","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/Ah1zTevL-3rTW9UQq.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/Ah1zTevL\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2023-04-21T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"1500","romance_copy_dek":"Packed with flavor and quick to make, this chicken nuggets recipe is so easy, you\u2019ll never grab a bag of frozen nuggets at the store again.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken Nuggets","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup all-purpose flour","IngredientText":"1 cup all-purpose flour"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 teaspoons seasoned salt","IngredientText":"4 teaspoons seasoned salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon poultry seasoning","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon poultry seasoning"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon ground mustard","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon ground mustard"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon paprika","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon paprika"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts","IngredientText":"2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup canola oil","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup canola oil"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Chicken-Nuggets_EXPS_FT23_1500_ST_1020_1.jpg","RecipeId":1500,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Chicken Nuggets Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"[dam-video dam-id=\"49719\" ol-id=\"T07373V\"]","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Chicken-Nuggets_EXPS_FT23_1500_ST_1020_1.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Annette","Lastname":"Ellyson","City":"Carolina","StateDescription":"West Virginia","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 30 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":8,"MaximumServingQuantity":8,"Yield":"8 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Chicken Nuggets","SubmittedTitle":"Chicken Nuggets","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_SDON18_1500_E06_13_1b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":15,"TotalTimeInMinutes":30,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Chicken Nuggets","OriginalSourceProject":"Chicken Nuggets","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":"Dunk these crispy, golden chicken nuggets into your favorite sauce! 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the coating<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Cut the chicken and coat it in flour<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 3: Cook the chicken<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Chicken Nugget Variations<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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How to Store Chicken Nuggets<\/h2>\n
How to Freeze Chicken Nuggets<\/h2>\n
How do you reheat chicken nuggets?<\/h2>\n
Chicken Nuggets Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
How can you make sure chicken nuggets cook evenly?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with chicken nuggets?<\/h3>\n
How can you make sure the chicken nuggets cook evenly? <\/h3>Make sure the chicken pieces are cut roughly the same size. This ensures the nuggets cook at the same rate and are done at the same time. Learn more about how to properly cook chicken<\/a> every time. \r\n\r\n
How else can you cook chicken nuggets? <\/b><\/h3>If you don\u2019t want deep-fried nuggets, these can easily be prepared in an air fryer. You will still be able to achieve that crispy exterior but with less grease and fat! Check out these air-fryer tips<\/a> that'll help any recipe come out perfectly. \r\n\r\n
What can you serve with chicken nuggets? <\/b><\/h3>Of course, the classic french fry is always a great match for chicken nuggets. But if you are looking for something a little more creative, try pairing these nuggets with our homemade buttermilk waffles<\/a> for a fun spin on chicken and waffles!
\u2014Ellie Crowley, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken Nuggets"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n