Simplified Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast (trimmed, cut into chunks)
• 1 medium Potato (peeled, boiled until tender and mashed)
• 1 small Onion (roughly chopped)
• 1 large Egg yolk (separated from white)
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Corn starch (helps bind and crisp)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for brushing nuggets before baking)
• 1 tbsp Optional dusting (sesame seeds or extra corn starch) (adds extra texture)

Instructions

1. Prepare the base ingredients

   Boil the potato until fork‑tender, then drain and mash. While the potato is still warm, dice the chicken breast into roughly 2‑inch pieces and finely chop the onion.

   Time: PT10M

2. Blend the nugget mixture

   In a food processor combine the chicken pieces, mashed potato, chopped onion, egg yolk, ground pepper, salt, and corn starch. Pulse until the mixture is well‑combined but still slightly textured; it should hold together when pressed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Shape the nuggets

   Wet your hands lightly, pinch about a tablespoon of mixture, and roll it into a bite‑size nugget (about 2 cm diameter). Place each nugget on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.

   Time: PT5M

4. Preheat the oven

   Set the oven to 190°C (375°F) and allow it to preheat fully.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 190°C

5. Bake the nuggets

   Brush each nugget lightly with vegetable oil. Bake for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 190°C

6. Finish and serve

   Remove the nuggets from the oven, dust with optional sesame seeds or a sprinkle of extra corn starch, and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

0.5 g