McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets Recipe?!?!

Ingredients

• 1 piece Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, diced)
• 2 pieces Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless, diced for extra fat)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon White Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon MSG (optional, for umami boost)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (divided; half for batter, half for dry coating)
• 1 large Egg (beaten)
• 0.5 cup Milk (can substitute water or plant‑based milk)
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying; use oil with high smoke point)

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken Mixture

   Dice the chicken breast and thighs into roughly 1‑inch pieces, place them in the food processor and pulse until coarsely ground but not a paste.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season Chicken

   Transfer the ground chicken to a large mixing bowl, add salt, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and MSG. Mix gently until the seasoning is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Shape Nuggets

   Scoop the seasoned mixture into equal portions (about 1‑2 tablespoons each), shape each into a small nugget‑sized ball and gently flatten to a bite‑size thickness.

   Time: PT5M

4. Pre‑freeze Nuggets

   Arrange the shaped nuggets on a freezer tray in a single layer and place them in the freezer for about 10 minutes until firm.

   Time: PT10M

5. Make Runny Batter

   In a separate bowl combine 0.5 cup of the all‑purpose flour, the beaten egg, and the milk. Whisk until smooth; the batter should be thin enough to coat the nugget with a light film.

   Time: PT5M

6. Heat Oil for Frying

   Pour vegetable oil into the frying pan to a depth of about 1/2 inch. Heat over medium‑high heat until the oil reaches 350°F.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Fry Nuggets

   Working one at a time, dip a frozen nugget into the batter, let excess drip off, and carefully lower it into the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Drain and Serve

   Remove the nuggets with tongs and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

12g

Fiber

0g