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McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Copycat Recipe

Crispy McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Copycat Recipe at Home

Recreate the crispy, juicy goodness of McDonald's Chicken Nuggets with this easy copycat recipe, perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 nuggets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or pulse chicken pieces in a food processor
  • 2 large Eggs whole eggs and yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Water
For Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
For Frying
  • 1 quart Vegetable Oil or canola oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Deep Skillet or Heavy-Bottomed Pot
  • Frying Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg yolk, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
  2. Shape the Nuggets: Take portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into 1-tablespoon-sized nuggets.
  3. Coat in Cornstarch: Lightly coat each nugget in cornstarch and set aside.
  4. Make the Batter: Whisk together all-purpose flour, water, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and the whole egg.
  5. Dip and Freeze the Nuggets: Dip each nugget in the batter and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.
  6. Heat the Oil: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry the Nuggets: Fry each batch for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Drain and Serve: Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4nuggetsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Perfect consistency of batter is crucial for crispy coating. Refrigerating nuggets keeps them intact during frying.

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