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McDonald's style chicken nuggets

Recipe by Chef Michel Dumas

Homemade chicken nuggets, crispy and flavorful, reproducing the taste of the famous McDonald’s nuggets. Served with two homemade sauces – a creamy sweet‑salty sauce and a spicy “Big Mac” sauce – they offer a restaurant‑quality fast‑food experience, entirely made by hand.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
44m
Prep
22m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 16m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$14.05
Total cost
$3.51
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare the chicken
  • Form the balls and coat with starch
  • Heat the oil
  • Coat and fry the nuggets
  • Sweet‑salty sauce

Safety Warnings

  • Very hot oil can cause severe burns – wear kitchen gloves and use a thermometer
  • Handle the knife carefully when cutting the chicken
  • Ensure the chicken reaches 74 °C (165 °F) internal temperature before serving

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