{"id":1028,"date":"2010-10-14T00:15:40","date_gmt":"2010-10-14T00:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.100daysofrealfood.com\/?p=1028"},"modified":"2022-08-30T17:53:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T21:53:10","slug":"recipe-homemade-chicken-nuggets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.100daysofrealfood.com\/recipe-homemade-chicken-nuggets\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Chicken Nuggets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Even before we started eating real food I always thought that homemade chicken nuggets tasted much better than what you can get at most restaurants and grocery stores. And the best part is\u2026you can freeze the leftovers! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make Homemade Chicken Nuggets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So if you are in a rush simply pull a few pre-made nuggets out of the freezer and microwave them for 30 \u2013 60 seconds for a quick and guilt-free dinner. In our house, this is the kind of \u201ckids\u2019 meal\u201d that is so good the whole family eats it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This recipe is also fairly easy once you have the breadcrumbs<\/a> made. I find that I need whole-wheat breadcrumbs<\/a> on hand for all sorts of reasons so be sure to make those in advance on a rainy day and store them in the freezer as well. That way they are there and ready when you need them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken Nuggets With Whole Wheat Breading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To make a more nutritious chicken nugget for your family, we\u2019ve decided to use whole wheat breadcrumbs for this recipe! Not only does it give the chicken a nice crispy texture, but a little more added protein to satisfy your hungriest eaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re also made a little healthier, (and easier!) by pan-frying in a skillet as opposed to deep frying. This cooking method also helps the chicken nuggets keep their crunchy and crispy breading even after freezing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you Make These Nuggets in the Air Fryer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely! Breaded foods like these do incredibly well in the air fryer, so you shouldn\u2019t need to adapt it too much. You will however want to make sure that you line the bottom of the air fryer basket to prevent pieces of breading from falling through. If you\u2019d like to be sure, the inside of the chicken nuggets should temp at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Freeze This Chicken Nuggets Recipe <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To freeze the leftover chicken nuggets make sure they are cooked first then layer them between sheets of wax paper in a Tupperware or other freezer-safe container. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets<\/h2>\n
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Easy and delicious, these Homemade Chicken Nuggets are way healthier than the deep-fried ones you get at any fast food restaurant! You can make a whole batch at once to enjoy right then, or freeze in wax paper to save for another day. They're perfect for school lunches or dinner.<\/span><\/div>\n
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