Homemade Chicken Carrot Nuggets for School Lunchboxes
🧂 Ingredients
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- 300 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium piece, finely grated carrot
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 piece, finely chopped onion
- 2 chicken eggs
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 50 ml plain milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder (halal)
- 150 grams, for the outer coating breadcrumbs
- to taste cooking oil
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Mix the ground chicken, grated carrot, minced garlic, and chopped onion together in a large bowl.
- 2 Add 1 egg, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and milk. Stir well until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- 3 Season with salt, sugar, pepper, and bouillon powder. Stir again until evenly mixed and the batter feels slightly sticky.
- 4 Prepare a square or rectangular heatproof pan and lightly grease it with oil. Pour in the batter and smooth out the surface with a spatula.
- 5 Steam the mixture for 25-30 minutes over medium heat. Check for doneness with a toothpick — if no batter sticks to it, it's fully cooked.
- 6 Remove and let the steamed mixture cool completely, at least 1 hour, or refrigerate for 30 minutes so it's easier to slice.
- 7 Cut the mixture into pieces however you like (squares, sticks, or your kids' favorite shapes).
- 8 Beat the remaining 1 egg. Dip each nugget piece into the beaten egg, then roll it in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- 9 Heat enough oil over medium heat. Fry the nuggets until golden and crispy, flipping so they cook evenly.
- 10 Remove and drain on paper towels. The nuggets are ready to serve warm or to store in the freezer for the next lunchbox.
💡 Tips
• After slicing, the raw nuggets can be coated with breadcrumbs right away and stored in the freezer in an airtight container — they'll keep for up to 2 weeks, ready to fry the next morning.
• For a healthier version, the nuggets can be baked in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or cooked in an air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
• Add other vegetables like sweet corn kernels or finely chopped broccoli to make the lunchbox even more nutritious and varied.
• Make sure the mixture is completely cool before slicing so the nuggets keep a neat shape and don't fall apart when coated with breadcrumbs.
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