Homemade McDonald's-Style Nuggets: Quick and Easy Two-Ingredient Recipe!

Homemade McDonald's Nuggets Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Start with 1 chicken breast. Cut it into pieces and pound it with a mallet until you achieve a coarse paste-like texture. [00:00]

Step 2: Season the Chicken

• Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. [00:30]

Step 3: Form the Nuggets

• Lightly oil your hands with olive oil and shape the chicken mixture into nuggets. [01:00]

Step 4: Prepare the Dry Coating

• In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. [01:30]

Step 5: Coat the Nuggets

• Coat each nugget in the dry mixture and remove any excess. [02:00]

Step 6: Freeze the Nuggets

• Place the nuggets in the freezer for 30 minutes. [02:30]

Step 7: Make the Batter

• Take the remaining dry mixture and gradually add cold water while whisking until you have a thick and smooth batter. [03:00]

Step 8: Dip the Nuggets

• Remove the nuggets from the freezer and dip each one into the batter, then back into the dry coating. [03:30]

Step 9: Fry the Nuggets

• Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the nuggets until they are golden brown and ultra-crispy, maintaining a medium heat throughout the cooking process. [04:00]

Step 10: Serve

• Remove the nuggets once they are well browned. Enjoy your homemade nuggets! [04:30]