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Chicken nuggets with cheese

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Number of servings: 5Cooking time: 35 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Dinner

These cheese nuggets will be a true find for lovers of crispy crust and tender filling. They are perfect for both a family lunch and a festive table, marking each of your culinary successes. Traditional breading adds a special charm to the dish, and inside are juicy pieces of molten cheese. Only 15–20 minutes in the pan, and your nuggets are ready to delight guests and relatives. The distinguishing feature of this dish is that only high-quality ingredients are used, well-selected recipes and various serving methods. This will allow you to experiment and please yourself with something new each time. Do not forget to serve these wonderful nuggets with seasonal vegetables and your favorite sauces. They go well with pasta and potato dishes.


Variations

With soft mozzarella cheese for extra juiciness

With hot spices and oregano for a spicy taste

Baked in the oven instead of deep frying for lower calories


Secrets of tenderness and taste

Use minced meat, not ground meat, for more juiciness

Add an egg and spices to the minced meat for moisture

Do not fry at high temperature to keep the cheese melted


Tips on ingredients

Cut the cheese into cubes for even distribution

Moisten your hands with water before forming the nuggets

Bread crumbs can be mixed with spices for more taste


Small culinary nuances

Wet hands are the key to successfully forming nuggets

Be sure to use all three stages of breading: flour, egg, crumbs

Fry in a sufficient amount of oil so that the nuggets float

Ingredients

Nasha Riaba Mignon Chilled Chicken Small Fillet ~600g

500 g

Komo Traditional Hard Cheese 50% 185g

150 g

Chicken Egg С1 1pc

1 pc

Chicken Egg С1 1pc

2 pcs for breading

Onion

1 pc

Ekorod Organic Top Grade Wheat Flour 800g

150 g

Ridna Yizha Rye-Wheat Breadcrumbs 200g

200 g

Eko Paprika Spices

0,5 tsp

Deko Mixture of Ground Peppers 15g

0,5 tsp

Moryachka Grinding №1 Natural Edible Sea Salt 450g

to taste

Shhedryj Dar Refined Sunflower Oil 500ml

200 ml

Preparation steps

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Prepare the meat — Finely chop the chicken fillet with a knife or grind in a blender to a state of minced meat. Time: 5 min. Guide: Meat pieces remain visible.

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Prepare the ingredients — Grate the onion on a fine grater, grate the cheese on a medium grater, beat the egg with salt. Time: 5 min. Guide: All ingredients are ready for mixing.

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Prepare the minced meat — Mix minced meat with onion, egg, paprika, pepper, and salt, mix and beat. Time: 3 min. Guide: The minced meat is homogeneous and elastic.

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Form the nuggets — Moisten your hands with water, form a patty from the minced meat, put cheese in the center and wrap in the minced meat. Time: 5 min. Guide: The cheese is completely hidden inside.

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Bread the nuggets — Coat the nugget in flour, then dip in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. Time: 5 min. Guide: The nuggets are completely coated in breading.

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Heat the oil — Pour oil into a pan and heat on medium heat to 170-180 degrees. Time: 5 min. Guide: The oil is slightly smoking, bubbles appear when lowering.

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Frying the nuggets — Carefully place the nuggets in the heated oil, without overloading the pan. Fry over medium heat for 3–4 minutes on each side until evenly golden brown. Place the finished nuggets on paper towels to remove excess oil. ⏱ Time: 8–10 minutes. Guideline: the crust should be crispy and golden brown, the meat should be fully cooked inside, and the cheese should be melted but not oozing out.

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Tip: Serve hot nuggets with fresh vegetables, sour cream, garlic mayo, or any other sauce. They are a great match for pasta and potatoes.

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