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Chicken Nuggets

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"These are really easy and taste great! Kids love them!" — Megami

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cups corn oil
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup water

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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Directions

Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1x1x1/2 inch pieces.
Fill a deep fryer with corn oil, no more than 1/3 full. Heat to medium heat.
Place egg and water in a small bowl and mix well. Add the flour, sesame seeds and salt, stirring until a smooth batter is formed.
Dip chicken pieces in batter and drain off any excess. Add battered chicken, a few pieces at a time, to the hot oil. Fry about 4 minutes or until golden brown and done (remove chicken from oil to test). Drain on paper towels.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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A family favorite! I use milk in place of water; eliminated sesame seeds, and added garlic powder and pepper. I fried these up in a skillet on medium high heat. They cook very quickly. This dish also fries up nicely without the egg/milk batter - just coated in flour and seasonings. Grandkids love them with a little honey-barbeque sauce to dip.

—JC Perez

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 19, 2006

This is the first time I'm rating something with one star, ever. I'm very sorry to say that these were the worst chicken nuggets I've ever eaten. They couldn't crisp up (I use a fry thermometer so I know it wasn't the temperature), the batter was disappointingly thin, and they were virtually flavorless. I can't believe something fried could be such a disaster. I reread the recipe over and over again to see if I missed something or did something wrong - I followed this recipe to a "t". I'm guessing it's the water that didn't work out. I'm going to stick with flour/eggs/breadcrumbs from now on.

—PainterCook

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Sep 16, 2005

WOW- much better than I anticipated- although next time I will reduce the salt. The batter looked too thin to me, but actually came out great. Almost reminded me of fish & chips batter. I think they would be better with a little seasoning like onion/garlic powder. Used an electric skillet with about an inch of corn oil. Thanks for submitting!

—MELLO 57

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Jun 21, 2003

Great recipe! Tastes like something you'd eat in a restaurant. I will definitely make this again. Thanks a bunch for the yummy recipe!!

—REDHEAD_T

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Dec 16, 2003

As a beginner cook this is my 3rd recipe for chicken and it turned out very tasty...although i didnt have sesame seeds and used a deep fryer at 375, the chicken was moist and still had a crispy flavorful crust...i recommend highly especially for kids/students

—JOECOOL112

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Dec 22, 2005

Awesome.

—Chicken_Livers_Stink

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Feb 09, 2004

My kids absolutely loved this recipe. They're always wanting seconds and thirds. Thanks!!

—CATHY PISENO

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Aug 06, 2005

These are amazing. I have never had any luck with frying meats before, the always come out greasy and mushy, or not cooked thoroughly. I was really surprised with these nuggets. The batter is very easy and light enough that it doesn't make you feel overly full when you've finished your meal. I did add some adobo powder, seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder to the chicken before coating.

—Amber

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Nutrition

Calories
320 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
9.2 g
3%

Cholesterol
125 mg
42%

Fat
17.7 g
27%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
29.7 g
59%

Sodium
953 mg
38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Nuggets

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 320
** Calories from Fat: 160

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 17.7g 27 %
** Saturated Fat 3.1g 15 %
** Cholesterol 125mg 42 %
** Sodium 953mg 38 %
** Potassium 262mg 7 %
** Total Carbohydrates 9.2g 3 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
** Protein 29.7g 59 %
** Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 141 %
** Vitamin B6 35 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.