Chicken Nuggets with Crispy Crust Without Breadcrumbs

6 servings

40 minutes

Crispy chicken nuggets without breadcrumbs are a magnificent dish of American cuisine that has won the hearts of gourmets with their rich flavor and perfect texture. Nuggets gained popularity in the 1950s when they were first introduced as a convenient, crispy snack. This recipe uses an alternative breading method—coating pieces of chicken fillet in flour with aromatic spices, giving the crust extraordinary tenderness and richness. The golden crust infused with paprika and ginger complements the softness of juicy chicken, creating a perfect balance of flavors. These nuggets pair perfectly with sauces, whether it's classic barbecue or spicy garlic. They make an excellent snack for a party or a full dinner that can be paired with vegetable sides or fresh salads.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1223.7
• Proteins: 44.9g
• Fats: 88.8g
• Carbohydrates: 60.5g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 3 glass
• Chicken fillet: 900 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Ground paprika: 3 tbsp
• Seasonings: 3 tbsp
• Milk: 1 glass
• Salt: 2 tbsp
• Ground red pepper: 1 tsp
• Sunflower oil: 500 ml

Cooking steps

1. Thaw the chicken fillet, remove the fat, and cut it into not very thick pieces, about 2 by 8 cm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 900 g

2. In a deep bowl, make the sauce: break an egg, pour in a cup of milk, and whisk. While whisking, gradually add a cup of flour, a tablespoon of salt, and a tablespoon of paprika. The consistency should be like liquid sour cream. If too thick — add milk; if too thin — add flour. Place pieces of chicken in this sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Milk: 1 glass
   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss
   • Salt: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground paprika: 3 tablespoons

3. While the chicken soaks in the sauce, take a small plastic bag, add 1.5 cups of flour, a teaspoon of red ground pepper (if a spicy option is needed), and a tablespoon of paprika. Add spices to taste, such as a tablespoon of chicken seasoning, a teaspoon of ginger, and basil. Close the bag and shake it to mix the flour and spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss
   • Ground red pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground paprika: 3 tablespoons
   • Seasonings: 3 tablespoons

4. Place the sauce-soaked pieces in a bag and shake. The pieces should be fully coated in flour with seasonings. For 900 grams of chicken, this process will need to be done twice with a bag — one bag won't be enough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss
   • Seasonings: 3 tablespoons

5. We place a deep frying pan on the fire and pour in sunflower oil. We need a lot of oil, about 0.5 liters. We wait for it to boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 500 ml

6. When the oil heats up, place the pieces in the pan and submerge them in the oil. Fry on each side for about 5 minutes until a golden crust forms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 500 ml