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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Chicken Nugget with Cheese Recipe

    Published: Nov 22, 2022 by Saif Odeh with 8 Comments

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    Chicken Nugget with Cheese is an easy cheese nugget mixed with different herbs and then dredge with flour, egg & breadcrumb, which is then deep fried in oil to have a beautiful golden brown. It is a family-friendly and kid-friendly recipe that you can serve during birthday parties, snacks, or children's dinners.

    Chicken nugget with cheese with one slices open served on a plate
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    • Why is this the best nugget?
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instruction
    • Tips and Hints
    • What to serve this nugget with?
    • Frequently Asked Question
    • Related Recipes to Try
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Comments

    When I was a kid, chicken nugget is one of my favorite food my mother made this for my dinner. The nugget my mother made is a frozen product found in grocery stores.

    Until now, I still love cheesy chicken nuggets, and I am sure both children and adults enjoy it too. But this time instead of buying from the grocery store, I decided to make my version of the chicken nugget recipe.

    Making your homemade chicken nugget with cheese is better and healthier than the frozen packages sold in a grocery store since you will never know what type of artificial or chemical ingredients they put on it.

    Chicken nugget with cheese with one slices open served on a plate

    Why is this the best nugget?

    Chicken nugget with cheese with one slices open served on a plate

    Here are my 3 reasons why I believe this is one of the best chicken nugget recipe:

    • It is easy to make since it doesn't need many ingredients, and it only takes less than 30 minutes to complete this recipe.
    • The chicken nugget is filled with mozzarella cheese which the children and adults will find the food enticing.
    • It is seasoned with different herbs which makes the chicken more flavorful.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Here are the ingredient to make this delicious cheesy chicken nugget recipe:

    Ground Chicken: I am using a boneless chicken thigh which I make into a ground chicken using a food processor. I prefer the thigh part because it is much moister than the breast part.

    Seasoning: To season the chicken nugget, I use different herbs like paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Italian seasoning is just an option which you can find in most large grocery stores. Of course, don't forget to add salt and black pepper.

    Cheese: I use Mozzarella cheese for my chicken nugget

    Dredging: To dredge the chicken, you will need an egg, flour, and breadcrumb.

    Vegetable Oil: To deep fry the cheese nugget, you will need vegetable oil. I prefer canola oil since it is healthier for frying stuff than most cooking oil.

    Step by Step Instruction

    There are 3 things to do when making this delicious chicken nugget with cheese: Seasoning and Assembling the chicken, Dredging the nugget, and Deep frying the nugget.

    1. Seasoning and Assembling the Chicken

    • Firstly, I added all the herbs and spices, including salt and black pepper, to the ground chicken. Use your hand or spoon to mix thoroughly.
    • Get 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of ground chicken mixture and roll it into a ball shape.
    • Next, I flatten it out and placed a shredded mozzarella cheese in the center, and then roll into a ball shape.
    • Repeat the rest and place it all on the plate.

    2. Dredging the nugget

    • Here, you need a separate bowl for the egg, flour, and breadcrumb. That is because I will be dredging each of my chicken balls.
    • Firstly, I soaked my uncooked cheese nugget in egg, followed by flour and then breadcrumb.
    • After that, I placed each on the plate and then I repeat the rest of the uncooked nuggets.

    3. Deep Frying the Nugget

    • Deep frying the cheese nugget is easiest. I pour the vegetable oil into the cooking pot for frying.
    • Once the oil is hot, I placed the nugget on the oil. Let it deep fry till it turns a golden brown.
    • Before you transfer to the plate, I placed the paper towel on the plate to help absorb the excess oil from the nugget.
    • Serve it with ketchup, mayonnaise, or any sauce you like.
    Chicken nugget with cheese with one slices open served on a plate

    Tips and Hints

    • If you want your cheesy chicken nugget tender and moist, use boneless chicken thigh. If you use chicken breast, your nugget might be dry if overcooked.
    • If shredded mozzarella cheese is too hassle, you can use block mozzarella cheese since it doesn't fall off when assembling the chicken.
    • Before you assemble and form the chicken into a ball shape, make sure you wet your hand first to prevent the ground chicken mixture from sticking to your hand.

    What to serve this nugget with?

    Chicken nugget is considered a food that you can serve with families, friends, or at your children's party. This recipe goes well with French fries, mac & cheese, and some delicious sauces like mayo-ketchup or barbecue sauce.

    Additionally, you can also slice the nugget to make a sandwich and serve it with lettuce, tomatoes, square cheese, and your favorite sauce like ketchup or mayonnaise

    Frequently Asked Question

    1. Why is my cheesy chicken nugget dry?

    If your chicken nugget is dry, it could be because you are using chicken breast and you overcooked it. Here are two ways how you can make your nugget tender:
    A. Use boneless chicken thigh and ground it using the food processor
    B. Instead of making a round ball shape, you can just flatten it in the shape of a nugget

    2. Is chicken nugget healthy?

    Let's be honest. Anything deep-fried is never healthy since it contains high cholesterol. But if you want to cook nuggets in a healthier approach, you can just bake them in the oven or air fry them.

    3. How long can the nugget last in the fridge?

    Once the nugget is fried, you can store it in the fridge for up to 7 days. But if you want it to last for 1 to 2 months, you can store the cooked nugget in the freezer.

    Related Recipes to Try

    If you enjoy this cheese nugget here are other delicious deep fried ball shaped recipes that you can make at home:

    • Chicken Croquettes
    • Shrimp Croquettes
    • Beef Bola Bola (Filipino Meatball)

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    Chicken Nugget with Cheese Recipe

    Saif Odeh
    This family and kid-friendly cheesy chicken nugget recipe are seasoned with different herbs and deep-fried in golden brown.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15
    Calories 267 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Food Processor You will need that to ground your chicken thigh.

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 gram Ground Chicken Thigh
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese
    • 1 cup white flour
    • 1 piece egg
    • 1 cup breadcrumb
    • 1 cup Canola Vegetable Oil

    Instructions
     

    Seasoning and Assembling the Chicken

    • Mix the ground chicken with all the herbs in the plate bowl.
    • Use a spoon or your hand to mix thoroughly.
    • Get 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of ground chicken mixture. Roll it into a ball shape and then flatten it out.
    • Place a shredded mozzarella cheese in the center and then roll again into the shape of the ball. Repeat the rest and placed it all on the plate.

    Dredging the nugget

    • Place the egg, flour, and breadcrumb in each separate plate bowl
    • Soaked the chicken ball into the flour, followed by the egg then the breadcrumb.
    • Transfer to the plate and then repeat the rest.

    Deep frying the Nugget

    • Pour the vegetable oil into the cooking pot
    • Once the oil is hot, place the uncooked nugget into the oil
    • Let it deep fry till it turns golden brown.
    • Let it deep fry till it turns golden brown.
    • Serve it with mayonnaise, ketchup, or barbecue sauce.

    Notes

    • Using ground chicken from Thigh is much more tender than using the chicken breast. But you can use chicken breast if you want.
    • You can use block mozzarella cheese instead of shredded cheese.
    • Make sure you wet your hand with water before assembling the chicken. This will prevent the ground chicken from sticking to your hand.
    • You can make your sandwich using this chicken nugget, and serve it with fries.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 15gCalories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 12.3gProtein: 12.7gFat: 18.4gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.7gCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Cheesy Chicken Nugget, Chicken Nugget with Cheese
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    1. Seema Sriram

      November 24, 2022 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      Scrumptious, I love the cheese centers, it is a lovely surprise.

      Reply
      • Saif Al Deen Odeh

        November 29, 2022 at 11:54 am

        Thank you Seema.

        Reply
    2. Kathleen

      November 24, 2022 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      You just took the homemade chicken nugget game over the top! My family will love these.

      Reply
      • Saif Al Deen Odeh

        November 29, 2022 at 11:54 am

        Thanks Kathleen.

        Reply
    3. MacKenzie

      November 24, 2022 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      I am always looking for new recipes for my littles. This one is perfect.

      Reply
    4. Traci

      November 24, 2022 at 4:52 am

      5 stars
      So much yum! Love how easy these are and fun to eat. Thanks for another winner!

      Reply
    5. Anjali

      November 24, 2022 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      These healthier chicken nuggets are so easy to make and they taste so much better than the store bought version! I've served these to both kids and adults and everyone loves them!

      Reply
      • Saif Al Deen Odeh

        November 29, 2022 at 11:53 am

        Glad that you love it Anjali.

        Reply

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