Nuggets de Frango do @CheffOtto

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken Breast (ground) (ground or finely minced; can use pre‑ground chicken from freezer)
• 1 pinch Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced or crushed)
• 1 Tbsp Requeijão (Brazilian cream cheese) (soft, spreadable; can substitute with regular cream cheese)
• 1 Tbsp Mayonnaise (any brand; adds moisture and richness)
• 1 Egg (beaten; for coating)
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Japanese style breadcrumbs; gives extra crunch)
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for deep‑frying; can reuse oil from previous fry)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Base

   Place the 500 g of ground chicken in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, the minced four garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp of requeijão and 1 Tbsp of mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is homogeneous.

   Time: PT5M

2. Shape the Nuggets

   With damp hands, scoop about a tablespoon of the chicken mixture and shape it into bite‑size nuggets or fun dinosaur shapes. Place the formed nuggets on a plate lined with parchment.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Coating Station

   In a shallow dish, beat the egg. In another shallow dish, spread the panko breadcrumbs.

   Time: PT2M

4. Coat the Nuggets

   Dip each chilled nugget first into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then roll it in the panko until fully covered. Place coated nuggets back on the parchment sheet.

   Time: PT4M

5. Heat the Oil

   Add 2 cups of vegetable oil to the frying pan and heat over medium‑high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, drop a small breadcrumb in; it should sizzle and turn golden in 5‑7 seconds.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Fry the Nuggets

   Carefully lower a few nuggets into the hot oil using tongs. Fry for 2‑3 minutes, turning once, until they are golden‑brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Serve

   Serve the hot nuggets immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (e.g., ketchup, spicy mayo, or a salty sauce).

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

0 g