McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe

If you’re reading this article, you probably love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets and wonder how you can make them at home.

Well, we have the secret McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets recipe that you can cook in your own kitchen. I will show you how to recreate these crispy nuggets that every kid loves.

Why Is This McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe Great

This McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets recipe is perfect for people who love fast food and want to know exactly what’s in their food. You can also make the nuggets healthier because you have full control of what goes in it.

I made these nuggets for my kids and they loved it, it tastes great and it’s easy to make.

Also, these nuggets are super versatile and you can pair them up with many different sauces and sides.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon MSG
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup water
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil

Kitchen Equipment

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Food processor or blender
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Deep fryer or large pot
• Slotted spoon
• Paper towels
• Baking sheet
• Wire rack

How To Make McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe

1. Cut the chicken breasts into small, nugget-sized pieces. If you have a food processor, blend the pieces until they are finely chopped but not mushy.
2. Put the chopped chicken into a bowl and add salt, pepper, and MSG if you’re using it.
3. Use your hands or a small scoop to shape the chicken mixture into nuggets.
4. Place the nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for at least 30 minutes.
5. In one bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and paprika.
6. In another bowl, whisk together the water and egg.
7. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until smooth to make the batter.
8. Fill your deep fryer or large pot with vegetable oil and heat it to 350°F (175°C).
9. Dip each frozen nugget into the batter and let the extra batter drip off.
10. Carefully put the nuggets into the hot oil in small batches so they don’t stick together.
11. Fry the nuggets until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes for each batch.
12. Use a slotted spoon to take the nuggets out of the oil and place them on a wire rack over paper towels to drain the extra oil.

What pairs well with this McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe

When it comes to pairing this tasty McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe it’s pretty easy and you can have it with an In-N-Out Animal Style Fries Recipe, KFC Potato Wedges Recipe, and a beef burger.

You can also pair these nuggets with Wendy’s BBQ Sauce Recipe and Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe.

If you want you could also have it by itself as a small snack which will have a good amount of protein in it.

Tips

• If you are in a rush you can use ground chicken from the store rather than chopping chicken breasts.
• You can try different flavors such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper which will make it taste even better.
• If you want the recipe to be gluten-free just be sure to use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.

FAQ

Can I make these nuggets healthier?

If you prefer the recipe to be a bit more healthy then you can bake them instead of frying them. You can preheat your oven and bake them on a baking sheet for roughly 15-20 minutes.

How do I make the nuggets extra crispy?

If you want your nuggets to be super crispy you can fry them twice. So fry them first and let them cool down for a bit, then fry them again for about 3-5 minutes.

Can I freeze the nuggets for later?

Of course, you can freeze the nuggets for up to 3 months. You can fry them right from the freezer without defrosting them which is convenient.

Wrapping Up

We hope you enjoyed recreating this copy-cat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe. You can make tasty nuggets whenever you fancy a cheat meal or just want something a bit greasy for a change.

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McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

40

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

Recreate the iconic McDonald's Chicken McNuggets Recipe in your own kitchen. Follow these easy instructions for perfect, homemade nuggets.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of chicken breasts

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon MSG

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 cup water

• 1 egg

• Vegetable oil

Directions

• Cut the chicken breasts into small, nugget-sized pieces. If you have a food processor, blend the pieces until they are finely chopped but not mushy.
• Put the chopped chicken into a bowl and add salt, pepper, and MSG if you’re using it.
• Use your hands or a small scoop to shape the chicken mixture into nuggets.
• Place the nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for at least 30 minutes.
• In one bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and paprika.
• In another bowl, whisk together the water and egg.
• Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until smooth to make the batter.
• Fill your deep fryer or large pot with vegetable oil and heat it to 350°F (175°C).
• Dip each frozen nugget into the batter and let the extra batter drip off.
• Carefully put the nuggets into the hot oil in small batches so they don’t stick together.
• Fry the nuggets until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes for each batch.
• Use a slotted spoon to take the nuggets out of the oil and place them on a wire rack over paper towels to drain the extra oil.

Notes

• If you are in a rush you can use ground chicken from the store rather than chopping chicken breasts.
• You can try different flavors such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper which will make it taste even better.
• If you want the recipe to be gluten-free just be sure to use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.