The secret of the recipe is revealed: how to make nuggets like at McDonald's

McDonald's is the largest fast food restaurant chain worldwide. The menu has been developed since 1940 and is now familiar to both adults and children. Chicken nuggets are especially popular - small pieces of chicken fillet in a crispy breading, which began to be prepared back in 1850. But unfortunately, food from McDonald's is not good for your health, so it is better to cook it yourself. This is the only way you can be sure that the ingredients and additives are natural and reduce the amount of unnecessary calories and fat. For comparison: store-bought nuggets contain about 300 kcal and almost 40 g of fat, while homemade nuggets contain 2 times less. Once you learn how to make chicken nuggets just like McDonald's, you'll be able to enjoy your favorite dish every day without leaving home!

The classic way to cook nuggets

Many people would like to learn how to cook such a dish so that it tastes like McDonald's. The dish made using the proposed method will be the same, but it has one undoubted advantage - you are absolutely sure of their quality, since these are homemade nuggets.

Required Products:

• chicken fillet – 500 – 700 g;
• breadcrumbs – 100-200 g;
• egg – 2 – 3 pcs.;
• flour – 100–150 g;
• half a teaspoon of dried garlic;
• soy sauce – 70 ml;
• freshly ground pepper, paprika - to taste;
• refined oil - for frying.

Detailed instructions for production:

1. We divide the meat into not very thin strips. Sprinkle with sauce and let marinate (about half an hour).
2. Mix crackers with spices.
3. Dip the marinated chicken pieces in lightly beaten eggs, roll on all sides in sifted flour, then dip in the egg mixture again and sprinkle well with aromatic breadcrumbs.
4. You need to fry the nuggets in a large volume of well-heated oil. It is better to first place the golden pieces on paper to remove excess fat. A correctly prepared fillet dish turns out juicy with a crispy crust and goes perfectly with any sauce and vegetable salad.

Chicken McNuggets from McDonald's: composition and calorie content

The dish includes:

• 46% chicken meat (chicken McNuggets);
• Wheat flour;
• corn flour;
• water;
• oil;
• salt;
• wheat gluten;
• semolina, pepper seasoning;
• lumps of sugar;
• celery seasoning;
• special breadcrumbs containing wheat starch and celery extract.

Nuggets are deep fried in vegetable oil.

Nutrition Amount: One serving of Chicken McNuggets contains 270 calories, of which 47% are fat, 28% carbohydrates and 25% protein.

One thing to keep in mind is that these nuggets are fried in a ton of oil, so they are high in calories. Gluten and celery are also allergens. In order not to harm your health, you should not buy them at McDonald's too often, but rather prepare them at home according to the recipes described below.

How to cook breaded chicken nuggets at home

Nuggets like McDonald's with a crispy coating, cooked at home, are much healthier than food at fast food restaurants. You can prepare a large batch for an upcoming party, for watching a movie or TV series, or just serve them for dinner.

Therefore, it is worth setting aside a little time and effort to prepare them. The result will be better than McDonald's.

The step-by-step cooking recipe is described below.

Step 1

At this stage you need to prepare the fillet. Cut it into several large pieces. The pieces should not be thin, because we want to make beautiful large nuggets.

Step 2

Take one egg and break it into a small bowl, then vigorously mix it with a fork, mixer or whisk. Until we remove the protein.

Step 3

Now you should prepare breading number 1. You need to pour wheat flour, squeezed garlic cloves, a pinch of salt and black pepper, or other seasonings as desired into a small bowl. After this, mix everything carefully.

Step 4

Pour breadcrumbs into another flat plate (you can buy them in the store, or you can cook them yourself).

Step 5

And directly breading the chicken fillet. Dip it in the first breading and shake off everything unnecessary.

Step 6

Dip our nuggets completely into the egg mixture so that they are well soaked.

Step 7

Place our pieces in a plate with breadcrumbs and dip each piece well.

Step 8

To fry chicken nuggets, you need to pour vegetable oil into a narrow and tall saucepan and heat it. Place our nuggets in a pan (preferably 2 pieces each) and wait 5 minutes until a golden crust appears on the nuggets.

Step 9

Then you need to cover the plates with dry napkins and place the cooked nuggets on them so that the remaining oil is absorbed into the napkins. Voila, McDonald's breaded chicken nuggets are ready. Fast, tasty and a minimum of wasted effort.

Another popular option

If you have ever tried this poultry delicacy at one of the Burger King establishments, then you probably have the desire to cook them up in your own kitchen. We will tell you further how to make nuggets to treat yourself and your family to something tasty.

List of required products:

• 900 g chicken fillet;
• half a dozen large eggs;
• ¼ teaspoon each of freshly ground pepper, turmeric;
• 5 tablespoons each of wheat flour, corn flakes and potato chips;
• salt to taste;
• Oleyns are odorless for frying.

Description of cooking step by step:

1. Cut the chicken fillet as usual. Add salt and pepper. Let it brew for about 15 minutes.
2. Press the flakes and chips into fine crumbs with a rolling pin. Add turmeric to them. Beat the eggs. Place all the ingredients in different dishes. Breading products are ready.
3. Roll semi-finished meat products in flour, dip in beaten eggs and cover well with crumbs of cereal and chips.
4. We will cook them in a deep roasting pan, in which quite a lot of refined Oleina has been heated. When they turn golden brown, place the crust on a wire rack to drain off excess fat.
5. The finished delicacy is served with hot mayonnaise or ketchup.

Cooking like McDonald's

As you read on, you will be surprised how easy they are to prepare. Follow these simple steps and you have ready-made nuggets on your table. Therefore, they can be made at home.

To prepare we will need:

• Chicken fillet - 300 grams
• Sunflower oil - 100 grams
• Flour - 50 grams
• Breadcrumbs - 50 grams
• Chicken egg - 1 piece
• Salt - 1 pinch

Begin:

1. Prepare the products. Distribute among plates. Separate the breadcrumbs and flour, as we will envelop meat in them in the future.

2. Take chicken fillet. Cut it into small pieces, as shown in the picture below. Salt. And also sprinkle with chicken seasoning.

3. Next we need flour. It should be poured into a separate plate. Place the meat and coat it in flour.

4. Now beat the egg in a separate bowl with a fork. If you want, you can use a mixer. But I don't think it's worth taking it out for just one egg. Envelop chicken pieces in beaten egg.

5. Next we envelop it in breadcrumbs.

6. Take a pan with a thick bottom. You can take a deep frying pan. Better cast iron. Pour the sunflower oil in such a layer that it completely covers the meat in the future. Turn on the heat and wait for the oil to boil. Carefully lay out the pieces of chicken meat. Be careful, oil may splatter. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on both sides.

7. Once the meat pieces are fried on both sides, place them on paper napkins or a paper towel. This will remove excess fat. Serve nuggets

Fragrant meat nuggets in a frying pan

This version of a hearty snack is best prepared from chicken breasts. For an unusual aroma, a lot of spices and sesame seeds are added to the breading.

List of required products:

• chicken breast - 500 g;
• potato starch – 100 g;
• proteins – 2 pcs.;
• curry, ground allspice, paprika - ½ teaspoon each;
• sesame seeds – 2 tbsp. spoons;
• lemon juice – 1 tbsp. spoon;
• mustard – 1 tbsp. spoon;
• breadcrumbs – 200 g;
• salt as desired;
• Oleyna for frying.

Step by step cooking instructions:

1. Chicken breast nuggets will turn out very tender inside if we pre-marinate it. Cut the brisket into long strips and coat with a paste of mustard and lemon juice. Let it stand for some time in a cool place, covered with film.
2. Beat the whites into a foam and add salt. Mix crackers with curry, sesame seeds, pepper.
3. Dip the meat bars into pre-sifted potato starch, protein and bread crumbs.
4. We will fry in a frying pan with heated Oleyna until golden brown. To remove excess fat, first place it on a napkin.

Chicken nuggets with cheese

It's time to look at the next recipe. We will cook in a frying pan. They will be cheesy, based on the name. They turn out very tasty. All the same simple steps.

Products:

• Chicken meat (breast) - 400 grams
• Hard cheese - 70 grams. We will use Parmesan cheese in this recipe.
• Breadcrumbs - 150 grams
• Vegetable oil for frying. Approximately 250 ml
• Flour - 100 grams
• Chicken egg - 3 pieces
• Salt to taste

Cooking process:

1. Let's start with chicken breast. We need to prepare it. To do this, wash well, dry and finely chop. You can pass it through a meat grinder. Nuggets can also be made from minced chicken.

2. Salt the resulting minced meat. You need a little salt, as we will add cheese next. It is a salty product in itself. Add 1 egg to the minced meat. Mix well.

3. Grind the cheese. Using a coarse grater, grate it. Add to the meat and mix.

4. Now we will need three separate plates. In one, beat the eggs with a fork, in the second there will be flour, and in the third there will be breadcrumbs.

5. We form cutlet-shaped molds from the prepared minced meat. Make it in advance and place it on a cutting board.

While sculpting, you can wet your hands with cold water to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands.

6. Next, coat in the following order: flour, eggs, breadcrumbs.

7. Place the resulting nuggets on a cutting board.

8. Take a frying pan. Pour in vegetable oil. It is advisable that the oil completely covers the nuggets. Otherwise, you will have to flip. And you need to do this very carefully so that the cutlet does not fall apart. Heat the oil and wait for it to boil. Place the cutlets on the frying pan.

BE CAREFUL! As you spread it, the oil will begin to splatter. Be careful.

9. Fry for 6-7 minutes. In fact, they cook very quickly, since the meat is chicken and, moreover, chopped. Try to touch them as little as possible so that a nice crust forms.

10. Place on paper napkins or a towel. You need to get rid of fat.

11. Chicken nuggets are ready. Serve with sweet sauce. An excellent appetizer that will decorate your table. You can decorate with herbs and chopped vegetables.

Spicy chicken nuggets

This dish will appeal to those who like spicy food.

List of components:

• 700 g chicken pulp;
• 100 g spicy potato chips;
• 3 eggs;
• 200 g bread crumbs;
• 150 g flour;
• 2 garlic cloves;
• hot red pepper on the tip of a knife;
• a little ground black pepper;
• salt to taste;
• oil for frying.

Detailed preparation diagram:

1. Cut the meat into ribbons, add salt and place in a large bowl. Grate the garlic there and add the peppers. Mix well and leave to marinate.
2. Grind the chips using a blender to fine crumbs and mix with breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each “ribbon” well in sifted flour, then dip in beaten eggs and chips and bread powder.
4. Deep-fry the spicy pieces until cooked, let the excess oil be absorbed in a towel and place on a plate. A snack prepared in this way can be eaten not only hot, but also cold.

Chicken strips in a cheese coat

Meat strips, or strips, are a very convenient snack. Thanks to their convenient shape, they are easy to dip into your favorite sauce. And changing the taste is very simple - the breading can be easily supplemented with any ingredients. We invite you to taste nuggets with cheese. We recommend using Parmesan, but it can easily be replaced with any salty cheese.

To prepare nuggets you will need the following list of products:

• 0.5 kg chicken pulp;
• 3 yolks;
• 150 ml cream;
• 10 g salt;
• 100 – 150 g flour;
• 200 g Parmesan;
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika;
• a pinch of ground white pepper;
• oil for frying.

Description of cooking step by step:

1. Mix the cream with seasonings and add a little salt.
2. Divide the meat into thin strips about 5 centimeters long and place in the creamy mixture. Let it soak.
3. Grind the cheese on a coarse grater.
4. First, crush the meat strips well on all sides with sifted flour, then dip them into the shaken yolks and finally roll them well in Parmesan flakes.
5. It is better to cook them in a non-stick frying pan. Heat the oil and fry for about 3 minutes on all sides.

Chicken strips breaded with nuts

This delicacy is a worthy answer to fast food dishes. Thanks to their original topping, such strips will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of meat dishes.

Required Products:

• boneless chicken – 500 g;
• low-fat kefir – 150 ml;
• soy marinade – 50 ml;
• oat flakes – 100 g;
• proteins – 2 pcs.;
• hard cheese – 100 g;
• walnut – 100 g;
• creamy spread.

1. Mix soy sauce with kefir. Divide the meat into long sticks and cover with kefir marinade. Let it sit for at least 3-4 hours. It’s even better to let them sit overnight, then the chicken will turn out very tender and juicy.
2. Grind oatmeal into fine crumbs. Grind the nuts with a blender until small grains form. Grind the cheese on a grater. Beat the whites a little.
3. We roll the pickled sticks in grated oatmeal, dip them in whipped egg whites, then roll them in nuts and cheese.
4. This nugget recipe is much healthier, since they are baked in the oven. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and lightly grease it with butter spread. Place the prepared chicken and place in the oven. Cook for 30 - 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
5. Baked chicken in a nut crust will go perfectly with spicy tomato ketchup.

Recipe with starch and soda

Another interesting recipe. I propose to analyze it in more detail and step by step. The whole process will be shown in the photo. The meat turns out tender and juicy.

Compound:

• Chicken meat (fillet) – 1 kilogram
• Starch and soda 1 teaspoon each
• Salt and spices to taste
• Limno – 1 piece
• Flour for breading
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Traditionally, we start by preparing the chicken fillet. Wash well and cut into pieces. Add starch, soda, salt and spices to the meat. Mix.

2. Now squeeze the juice from the lemon into the bowl with the meat. If the lemon is large, then halves will do. Mix. Let stand for 30-40 minutes.

Lemon juice and soda mutually neutralize, so your nuggets will not be sour and will not smell of soda.

Breading methods:

Now you have two options. If you coat it in breadcrumbs, the nuggets will turn out crispy. More suitable as a beer snack for example. And flour makes the meat more tender.

Method 1: First coat the meat pieces in breadcrumbs, then in beaten eggs. Fry in hot oil in a frying pan. Fry over high heat on both sides until golden brown. Then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and cook until fully cooked.

Method 2: Simply coat the chicken pieces in flour. We also fry in hot oil over high heat until golden brown. Reduce heat to low and cover until fully cooked.

3. Place the finished nuggets on paper to drain excess fat. Ready. Now you can serve it to the table. Bon appetit!

Diet nuggets in the oven

One deep-fried nugget contains about 40 kcal. But this dish can be made so that their calorie content becomes much lower, and their usefulness is greater. You will learn how to prepare nuggets so that they can be eaten even by those on a diet from the proposed recipe.

• 300 g boneless chicken;
• 100 g bran;
• 100 g low-fat hard cheese;
• less than half a glass of yogurt;
• on the tip of a knife, ground red and white pepper;
• cooking fat;
• salt as much as you want.

Cooking steps:

1. Cut the chicken into long thin strips. Pour in yogurt, crush with spices and add salt. Leave for half an hour.
2. Mix grated cheese with bran.
3. Roll the rested meat in a mixture of bran and cheese.
4. Line a refractory mold with paper and lightly grease it. Place breaded chicken nuggets in it and cook in the oven at 180 degrees for half an hour.
5. It is better to eat them right away, before they cool down. Pairs very well with various vegetable salads.

Cooking a fast food dish at home is a great option to feed your loved ones with appetizing and healthy food. And many recipes will allow you to make this delicacy differently every time.