Cheesy Chicken Nuggets (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
455g ground chicken
→ Dairy
02 -
225g mozzarella cheese, cubed
03 -
2 eggs
→ Breading
04 -
50g panko breadcrumbs
05 -
60g flour
06 -
Dried oregano, to taste
→ Seasonings
07 -
Salt, to taste
08 -
Pepper, to taste
→ Cooking
09 -
Oil, for frying
# Instructions:
01 -
Season the ground chicken with salt and pepper.
02 -
Take a handful of ground chicken and roll into a rough ball shape. Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center and wrap the ground chicken around it. Form into a nugget shape.
03 -
Season the panko breadcrumbs with dried oregano.
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Coat each chicken nugget in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally cover with the seasoned panko mixture.
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Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure the oil is hot enough (around 175°C/350°F) before frying to achieve a crispy exterior while fully cooking the chicken.
02 -
Let nuggets rest on paper towels after frying to absorb excess oil.