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Gordon Ramsay Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Chicken Nuggets Recipe

This dish is a professional upgrade to a classic childhood favorite. It is very savory, crunchy, and full of high-quality flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Heavy Skillet
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk
  • Kitchen tongs
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb CHICKEN BREASTS
  • 1/2 cup ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 2 large EGGS
  • 1 cup PANKO BREADCRUMBS
  • 1 tsp SMOKED PAPRIKA
  • 1/2 tsp GARLIC POWDER
  • 1/4 cup VEGETABLE OIL
  • 1 tsp KOSHER SALT

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken

  • Slice your chicken breasts into small and even bite-sized pieces. Pat the meat dry with a paper towel before you start. This ensures the flour sticks to the chicken very well.

Setup the Station

  • Put the flour in the first bowl and the whisked eggs in the second. Place the panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl with some salt. This provides the signature Gordon Ramsay organized profile.

Season the Flour

  • Stir the garlic powder and smoked paprika into the white flour. This adds a savory herbal aroma to the very center of the nugget. Your kitchen will smell like a professional kitchen very soon.

Coat the Pieces

  • Dip the chicken into the flour, then the egg, and finally the crumbs. Press the panko onto the meat so it stays on during the fry. Every piece should look very thick and fully covered.

Fry Until Golden

  • Heat the oil in your large skillet over a medium heat. Place the nuggets in the pan for three minutes total time. Flip them once the bottom looks very golden and quite firm.

Drain and Serve

  • Take the hot nuggets out and place them on a paper towel. Let them sit for two minutes so the crust stays very crunchy. Serve them hot with a side of spicy honey mustard sauce.

Notes

➜ Cut the chicken into even sizes for the most consistent results.
➜ Use panko breadcrumbs for a much lighter and crispier crunch.
➜ Do not crowd the pan or the oil temperature will drop.
➜ Use a high-quality oil for a much cleaner fried taste.
➜ Add a little parmesan to the crumbs for a much saltier bite.
➜ Let the nuggets rest for minutes before you eat them.
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