McDonald’s Inspired Chicken McNuggets What’s your favorite McDonald’s item? All recipes can be found at www.ameliaisnotachef.com McNuggets * 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast * 3 large eggs * 3 teaspoons kosher salt * 1 tablespoon garlic powder * 1 teaspoon black pepper * 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Wet Batter * 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour * 3 teaspoons kosher salt * 1 tablespoon garlic powder * 1 tablespoon onion powder * 1 teaspoon black pepper * 1 egg * 3 tablespoons yellow mustard * 1 1/2 cups cold soda water * High smoke point cooking oil Honey Mustard- You may want to double this recipe * 1 cup mayonnaise * 1/4 cup honey * 3 tablespoons dijon mustard * 1 teaspoon white vinegar INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor, combine the cubed chicken, eggs, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Blend until it forms a paste-like consistency. 3. Grease your hands with oil to prevent sticking. Use your hands to shape the chicken mixture into nugget shapes, and place on parchment paper. Place baking sheet in freezer for 30 mins or until firm. 4. When chicken nuggets are firm: Fill a deep pot with 2-3 inches with oil (with high smoke point) over medium heat until the temperature reaches 380°F. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper. Whisk in the egg and yellow mustard, then slowly whisk in the soda water, and whisk until completely combined. The batter should be runny. 6. In batches, dip the nuggets into the batter, and then add them to the hot oil- leave room in the pan so that the nuggets don’t touch each other. Let them cook until they are golden brown. Transfer to wire rack over baking sheet to drain and then continue with the rest of the nuggets. 7. Let cool for a couple of minutes and then serve with the Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce below! Honey Mustard 8. In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine. Refrigerate until needed.
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