This chicken nuggets recipe came out of boredom... and curiosity, perhaps. I had these chicken breasts in the fridge and I figured to do something new with them. See if this chicken nugget recipe will be of your liking.
Read on.
When it comes to cooking or eating chicken, I always go for the breasts. It's the chicken part with the lowest number of fats and calories, mind you. And don't get me started on the chicken skin. As much as you can - and if you're cholesterol levels are quite high - try to avoid chicken skin no matter how tasty and enticing they may be. You'll be doing your heart a very big favor. Did you know that the fats in the chicken breast and pork tenderloin are very much comparable? While thigh parts of the chicken may contain higher saturated fats than that of a lean cut of pork. So that is why when it comes to chicken, I prefer the breasts.
Now, going back to the recipe. Here's what you'll need.
Ingredients in cooking chicken nuggets home-style:
- chicken breast, cut into bite size (breast is preferred but other )
- lemon zest or lemon peels
- garlic, crushed
- fish sauce
- pepper
- salt to taste
Steps in cooking chicken nuggests, home-style:
1. Marinate the chicken in fish sauce, garlic, pepper and lemon peels.
2. Taste your marinade to balance the fish sauce and tangy lemon peelings.
3. Leave it for 10-15 minutes before you fry.
4. Let the oils drain after frying.
5. Serve while hot.
It's too easy, I know. Try it at home. Sweet chili sauce makes a good condiment for this dish.
Summary:
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Total time: 10-20 minutes
Remember me when you cook!
Read on.
When it comes to cooking or eating chicken, I always go for the breasts. It's the chicken part with the lowest number of fats and calories, mind you. And don't get me started on the chicken skin. As much as you can - and if you're cholesterol levels are quite high - try to avoid chicken skin no matter how tasty and enticing they may be. You'll be doing your heart a very big favor. Did you know that the fats in the chicken breast and pork tenderloin are very much comparable? While thigh parts of the chicken may contain higher saturated fats than that of a lean cut of pork. So that is why when it comes to chicken, I prefer the breasts.
Now, going back to the recipe. Here's what you'll need.
Ingredients in cooking chicken nuggets home-style:
- chicken breast, cut into bite size (breast is preferred but other )
- lemon zest or lemon peels
- garlic, crushed
- fish sauce
- pepper
- salt to taste
Steps in cooking chicken nuggests, home-style:
1. Marinate the chicken in fish sauce, garlic, pepper and lemon peels.
2. Taste your marinade to balance the fish sauce and tangy lemon peelings.
3. Leave it for 10-15 minutes before you fry.
4. Let the oils drain after frying.
5. Serve while hot.
It's too easy, I know. Try it at home. Sweet chili sauce makes a good condiment for this dish.
Summary:
Chicken Nuggets Home-style
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Total time: 10-20 minutes
Calories per serving: Low calorie
Fat per serving: Low fat
IngredientsFat per serving: Low fat
- Chicken breasts
- Lemon zest or peels
- Garlic
- Fish sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking oil
- Marinate the chicken in fish sauce, garlic, pepper and lemon peels.
- Fry and drain excess oils.
- Serve while hot.
- Set aside the rest and freeze in sets for later cooking.
I am also making chicken nuggets. I will try to make one on weekends and post it on my blog too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. It's an easy recipe that we can all follow. (h)
ReplyDeletelike it, looks yummy!
ReplyDeletemy hubby would love this chicken breast nuggets with toyomansi as his dip. $-)
ReplyDeleteCool chicken nugget recipe. Reminds me that I should cook more for the kids instead of letting them eat so much instant chicken nuggets instead.
ReplyDeleteI love homemade chicken nuggets because it has less preservatives.
ReplyDeleteMommy Maye
I make chicken nuggets sometimes. I use the Crispy Fry breading plus one egg so it will have a crunchy crust. :-) I also prefer chicken breasts when eating chicken.
ReplyDeleteThey look absolutely brilliant and something that I must try
ReplyDeleteSarap and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like to eat it na!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the recipe.. this is easy is to prepare.. for sure my son will love this..
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this very doable recipe! This reminds us to always eat chicken without skin. :D
ReplyDeletelike your chicken nuggets, i will foolow your recipe
ReplyDeletethanks
wow, i have never tried a homemade chicken nuggets before, i might consider this and stop buying process foods. :)
ReplyDeleteChicken breast is indeed the healthiest part. However, I sometimes indulge and eat the chicken skin too.
ReplyDeleteI like chicken and I also prefer the breast part. Wings, you only get skin and few fragments of meat. I still don't get it why a lot love this part hehehe. Di ako maka-relate.
ReplyDeletewow an easy peasy recipe that is so suitable to an OFW like me who don't have an enough time to cook. :-) thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! You have added lemon peelings Sis? Well, that's a good idea and I must try it! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
ReplyDeletecool! i'll try to remember this and create one next tym. :-)
ReplyDeleteim not a big fan of chicken breasts but maybe we can use the chicken thighs next time. hahahah
ReplyDeleteWill share this one at my FAcebook page. Alam mo na yan hehe :) Nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recipe and easy to make too. Perfect! TY! :-) :) :>)
ReplyDeleteEliz
I will like this because of the lemon! :)
ReplyDeleteThey look so delish. I prefer without the skin, I'm trying my best to avoid them. high cholesterol na, mahirap na. :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is love! I'm going to try it this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love the chicken skin. #reasonwhyiamfat This is looks like a healthy recipe.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby and kids will definitely like those chicken when they taste it! :)
ReplyDeleteFavorite ko rin lutuin ang chicken breasts. It cooks easily and maraming pwede gawin.
ReplyDeleteI also use just chicken breast fillet for all chicken based recipes. :) I'll try your recipe for nuggets next week. My nuggets are just marinated in mayo, salt, pepper, and some other spices before being dredged in flour and deep-fried.
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