Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 150 g raw chicken breast (Cut into chunks before blending.)
• 45 g light cheddar cheese (Cut or grate before blending.)
• 1 medium egg
• 0.25 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Cut the raw chicken breast and light cheddar cheese into small pieces. Add them to a food processor or blender along with the egg, paprika, salt, and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Blend until the ingredients form a cohesive, thick mixture. Scrape down the sides as needed, but do not overblend into a completely smooth paste unless necessary for your equipment.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared tray and shape it into individual nugget-sized portions, leaving a little space between them for even cooking.

5. 5

   Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes, until the nuggets are firm, lightly browned, and cooked through. For food safety, the center should reach 74°C (165°F).

6. 6

   Let the nuggets rest for a few minutes before serving so they firm up slightly.

Notes

The transcript says the creator accidentally omitted the egg in the filmed attempt, but the written ingredient list includes one egg; this extraction follows the written recipe. The creator described the finished nuggets as meaty and rated them 9/10. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• chicken
• baked
• quick
• gluten-free
• meal-prep