Nuggets are English, and literal means "golden nuggets." Indeed, small ruddy bits in crispy breading are very similar to them. The family of nuggets is endlessly diverse: classic chicken, light fish, tender from turkey, vegetarian with vegetables, and even chocolate for sweeties.
Nuggets are easy to prepare, and at the same time terribly tasty - you eat one, and the hand is already reaching for the next one. They are well-known to regulars of fast food, and shops in vain offer frozen semi-finished products with the same name. Not the most healthy food. How to cook nuggets at home so that these delicious crispy pieces are also useful?
Remember: they do not necessarily have to be fried. Bake! And that the golden crust formed from two sides, turn the pieces in the middle of the preparation. Replace the potato chips in breading with oat flakes - it will not be less delicious!
It is important not only how to fry nuggets (preferably on olive oil, after removing excess fat with a paper towel), but also with what they are. More greens, lettuce, vegetables!
Cheese nuggets
There are two ways to make nuggets with cheese.
The first option - cheese balls
Ingredients:
- butter - 125 g;
- cheddar cheese - 250 g;
- flour - 2 items;
- egg - 1 piece;
- rice chips - 2 tbsp.
Preparation
We beat the butter with a mixer to the splendor, add pre-grated cheese, flour and continue to whisk. The mass should become homogeneous. In a separate bowl, stir the egg with a fork. We form small balls in a small spoon, alternately dip into flour, egg, and rice chips (can be replaced with sesame seeds, breadcrumbs, crushed nuts). Spread on a lightly oiled baking sheet. We squeeze each ball a little with a fork. We put in the oven, heated to 180 degrees, for 15 minutes.
The second option is "fried" cheese
Ingredients:
- Adyghe cheese (can be brie) - 250-300 g;
- white bun (pre-freeze) - 1 pc .;
- flour - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- egg - 1 piece;
- a mixture of any herbs - 1 teaspoon;
- olive oil (for frying).
Preparation
We cut the cheese into slices 7-10 mm thick. Whisk egg with a fork with 1 tablespoon of water and dried herbs. Frozen bun three on a grater (bread crumbs too will approach). Dip each piece in the egg, roll in turns in flour and bread crumbs. It is better to do this 2 times, then get really crisp nuggets. We lay out on a heated frying pan, fry 1-2 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
Chicken nuggets with cheese - recipe
Ingredients:
- chicken breast (fillet) - 500 g;
- milk - 1/2 cup;
- flour - 1/4 cup;
- "Parmesan" cheese - 100 g;
- paprika - 1 teaspoon;
- oregano - 1/2 tsp;
- mustard (dry) - 1/4 tsp spoon;
- egg - 1 piece;
- oil (for frying).
Preparation
How to make chicken nuggets? Chop the chicken fillet pieces 3-4 cm across the fibers. Nuggets will be more juicy, if the meat is slightly marinated. We beat the egg with milk. We rub the cheese and mix it in a separate bowl with flour, paprika, oregano and mustard. We drop the pieces of chicken first in the egg-milk mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs (flour, cheese, etc.). We put it on the tray and put it on the freezer for 10 minutes. Once the crust hardens, repeat the procedure - egg plus milk, then breadcrumb. We set to freeze for another 5 minutes. Now in the process of cooking, the crust does not fall off. We heat the oil in a deep frying pan, fry until golden.
Nuggets from turkey
They are more tender and juicier than chicken, but they are prepared according to the same recipe.
And in the end, a couple of words about why you should cook nuggets:
- they are perfectly frozen, and, therefore, always at hand;
- Nuggets can be stuck on skewers, decorated and served to the table as an original snack;
- if you add any salad, vegetables or garnish to them, they will become a full-fledged full meal;
- try crispy nuggets from chicken fillets add to the classic Caesar salad. Believe me, he will only benefit from this!