EASY Homemade Chicken Strips (or Nuggets!)
NOTE: These “recipes” inspirational notions — not fully-developed or detailed instructions. Take the following with a pinch of salt!
If you love chicken nuggets / strips / cutlets / etc., but cannotttt be bothered with the messy, multi-stage flour > egg > breading situation, this “recipe” is for you. This cheeky approach uses ground chicken, which allows you to actually season the meat and skip straight to the breading!
INGREDIENTS (roughly!)
In a large bowl, combine:
1 lb ground chicken thigh
1/2 cup bread crumbs
3 TBSP Better than Bouillon 50% Reduced Sodium (this adds salt which enhancing chicken flavour!)
1 TSPish each seasonings of choice, e.g. garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, ranch seasoning, etc. Be mindful of the total added salt!)
Once thoroughly combined, roughly form into realistic nuggets, strips, or cutlets, then press into the breading mixture:
1 cup panko (may need more)
Some seasonings of choice, e.g. parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic/onion powder, etc.
Airfry or shallow fry in a pan until golden on both sides. Enjoy with a caesar salad, in a wrap, as part of a bowl, or on their own with a dipping sauce!
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