Parmesan Breaded Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Name: Parmesan Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 None boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks; 1 cup corn flakes, crushed; 2 oz Parmesan, grated; 2 tsp thyme, chopped; 1 None lemon, finely grated zest; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned; 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten; None None Oil, for deep-frying; 4 None large potatoes, peeled, cut into French fries; None None Mayonnaise, to serve; None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

2 None boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
2 oz Parmesan, grated
2 tsp thyme, chopped
1 None lemon, finely grated zest
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned
2 None large eggs, lightly beaten
None None Oil, for deep-frying
4 None large potatoes, peeled, cut into French fries
None None Mayonnaise, to serve
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

1
Place chicken between two sheets of parchment paper and pound until flattened to 1/4 inch thick.
2
Combine corn flakes, Parmesan, thyme and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Toss chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten egg, then toss in corn flake mixture. Chill for 10 mins.
3
Heat oil in a saucepan on high. When hot, deep fry potatoes for about 5 mins, until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels.
4
Deep fry chicken nuggets in batches for 3-4 mins, turning, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
5
Just before serving, re-fry potatoes in hot oil for 3-4 mins, until crisp. Drain and serve with chicken nuggets, mayonnaise, and lemon wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 None boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks, 1 cup corn flakes, crushed, 2 oz Parmesan, grated, 2 tsp thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Breaded Chicken Nuggets falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Parmesan Breaded Chicken Nuggets

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