McDonald's Chicken Nuggets
Source of Recipe
recipes.robbiehaf.com
Recipe Introduction
Just cut out the MSG for healthier nuggets!
List of Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate - optional, see Notes, below
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 egg - beaten
1 cup water
1 lb. boned, skinned chicken breastsRecipe
-Combine egg and water in a small bowl; set aside.
-Combine the flour, salt, monosodium glutamate, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large plastic zipper bag; set aside.
-Pound each of the breasts with a mallet to 1/4" thick, then cut to bite-sized pieces.
-Coat each chicken piece with the flour mixture by shaking in the plastic zipper bag.
-Remove and dredge each nugget in the egg mixture, coating well.
-Return each nugget to the flour mixture; shake to coat.
-Put nuggets, still in the bag, in the freezer for at least an hour.
-Cover and refrigerate remaining egg mixture.
-After freezing, repeat the above coating process.
-Deep-fry the nuggets, 8-10 at a time, in 375 degree oil for 10-12 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
-Drain on brown paper bags.
Notes: Monosodium glutamate, also called MSG, can be found in most supermarkets in the spice aisle and is sold under the name brand name Accent®.
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