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Homemade Chicken Nuggets that are not only healthier than McNuggets, but they're also addicting! Skip the drive-through for chicken McNuggets, because these are the BEST chicken nuggets you can make at home!

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

My Chicken Nuggets that are not only healthier than McNuggets, but they're also addicting!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Pan/Skillet for cooking

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), cut into pieces
  • 1 yellow potato (about 4 ounces), peeled and roughly chopped
  • ½ white onion (about 2 ounces), roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more as needed

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken, potato, onion and garlic to a food processor and grind until it’s all completely smooth.
  • Add the cornstarch, flour, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika and pulse a couple more times until fully incorporated.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat then use a 1-inch cookie scoop to scoop out 10-12 balls of the mix out into the pan.
  • Spray the back of a spoon with non-stick spray then press down the tops of the balls to form a nugget shape.
  • Let them cook for 2-3 minutes then flip and let them cook for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and a golden crust starts to form.
  • Repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken mixture then serve with ketchup and garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired.

Notes

These chicken nuggets can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.