Cheesy Chicken Nugget

Cheesy Chicken Nugget is a dish that combines soft chicken meat with a crispy flour coating and melted cheese as a filling. When we bite into it, the melted cheese inside immediately melts. This also makes the texture of the dish soft and creamy.

This time we will discuss a soft and creamy dish, namely Cheesy Chicken Nugget. To make this dish requires 15 minutes of preparation time and an hour of cooking time. The ingredients for making this dish are available in supermarkets such as chicken thigh fillet, cornstarch, melted cheese, garlic, and others. Serve this while relaxing or as a side dish for lunch.

What is Cheesy Chicken Nugget?

This dish is a combination of chicken meat that we grind, then coat with flour, and melted cheese as a filling. For this melted version, it is popular on social media.

The main ingredients for making this dish are chicken thigh fillet, garlic, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, cheese, and others. The important steps to make this dish are mixing chicken and flour, forming dough, filling with cheese, rolling in the ingredients for the outer layer, frying process, and serving.

The shape of the dish varies, it can be round, love, to sticks. Meanwhile, the cheese for this dish gives a “cheese pull” effect when we bite it.

Tips for Making This Dish

Here are some tips for making this dish so that the results are delicious, melted, and crispy on the outside.

Use Fresh Chicken

Choose ground chicken thigh fillet for a smooth texture and low-fat content. Add egg white and a little sesame oil to make the dough softer.

Choose Melted Cheese

Use cheese that melts easily for maximum melting effect or mix it with cheddar for a more savory taste. Dice the cheese as a filling.

Season the Dough Properly

Mix garlic, pepper, salt, powdered broth, sugar, and a little oyster sauce so that the dough does not draw. Make sure everything is mixed well before we shape it.

Fry with Hot Oil

For the frying process, you must use hot oil so that the outside is locked and prevents the cheese from leaking. Do not put too many nuggets in at once so that the oil temperature is stable.

Serving

This dish is more delicious when eaten warm because the cheese will melt.

Texture of Cheesy Chicken Nugget

Here is a combination of textures of this dish that is very satisfying.

Crispy Outside

The outer layer gives a crispy texture when we bite into it, especially if the frying process uses hot oil.

Soft and Juicy Inside

The chicken that we have ground and seasoned produces a soft and juicy texture. Not dry, but not soft.

Melted Cheese

For inside the cheese gives a surprise of taste and a melted and creamy texture. The “cheese pull” sensation is also an attraction.

Other Variations of This Dish

Here are some creative variations of this dish that you can make.

Spicy Cheesy

You can add chili powder, sliced ​​cayenne pepper, or chili sauce to the chicken dough for a spicy, biting sensation, but still creamy with melted cheese.

Cheesy Veggie

You can mix vegetables such as grated carrots, chopped broccoli, or corn into the chicken mixture for a healthier and more colorful version.

Cheesy Seaweed

You can mix dried seaweed (nori) into the chicken mixture or coat it on the outside before frying. Perfect for Japanese food lovers.

The Specialties of This Dish

Here are some specialties of this dish that make many people like it.

Melted Cheese Filling

The melted cheese inside the nuggets gives an extraordinary creamy and savory sensation. This will be addictive.

Suitable for Side Dishes

Enjoy this dish as an afternoon snack or a side dish with cooked rice. Versatile and flexible!

Business Idea

It tastes delicious and many people like it, this dish is very suitable as a selling idea for frozen food products or ready-to-eat snacks.

Let’s make this creamy and melting dish and serve it for 15 pieces!

Ingredients of Cheesy Chicken Nugget

Main Ingredients

• 330 g Chicken Thigh Fillet: This is fattier and juicier. It also produces softer and less dry nuggets.
• 4 Clove Garlic: Gives a distinctive natural savory aroma and flavor, strengthening the basic flavor of the nuggets.
• 1 Egg White: Functions as a binder for the dough. It also helps all the ingredients blend without making the texture too dense.
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch: Gives a smooth and tender texture to the nuggets. Cornstarch also absorbs moisture, keeping the inside soft.

Seasoning

• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce: Gives a distinctive savory-sweet taste and is not bland.
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil: Gives a distinctive Asian aroma and a little deep taste (nutty flavor). Suitable for oriental flavor variations.
• 1 tsp Sugar: Balances the taste, giving a little touch of sweetness so it is not too sharp.
• 1 tsp Salt: To strengthen the basic taste of chicken and cheese.
• 1 tsp Chicken Stock Powder: Gives a strong umami or savory taste, making nuggets more delicious even without additional sauce.
• ½ tsp Pepper: Adds a little warm sensation and soft spiciness that perfects the taste.

Filling and Topping

150 g Quick Melt Cheddar Cheese: This cheese melts easily during the frying process. Giving the inside a creamy and melty cheesy texture. This is the main characteristic of this dish.

1 cup Bubble Crumbs: This is a type of coarse and light bread crumbs, resulting in a crispier outer texture than regular bread crumbs.

How to Make Cheesy Chicken Nugget

First, ground chicken using food processor until smooth then add rest of the chicken nugget ingredients then grind again until well mixed.

After that, cut cheese into 15 pieces. Shape about 25 g each nugget mixture into round balls and continue until all the mixture is used.

Next, spread the round shape dough, and add the cheddar cheese inside. Carefully close the dough and shape it to a round shape again. Make sure that the cheese is well covered.

Coat the nugget mixture with bubble crumbs then fry it over low heat until nice and golden.

After the chicken nuggets is cooked, rest it on a cooling rack to remove excess oil.

Serve and enjoy your dish!

Nutrient Content

Here are the nutritional contents of this dish.

High-Protein

Chicken as the main ingredient is a source of animal protein that helps build muscle and body tissue. Cheese also contains protein.

Calcium

Cheese contains calcium which is good for bones and teeth. Suitable for children during growth.

Omega-3

Sesame oil contains omega-3 fatty acids which are antioxidants and can help lower bad cholesterol levels.

Serving Recommendations

Here are some accompaniments to enhance the flavor of this dish.

Cooked Rice and Dip

BBQ sauce or honey mustard will give a sweet and smokey sensation, while cooked rice will add additional carbohydrates to the dish and make you full.

Fresh Vegetables

Vegetable salad with light dressing such as vinaigrette or yogurt. Sliced ​​cucumber and tomatoes to give freshness.

Tea

Cold lemon tea or fruit infused water to neutralize the savory taste.

Cheesy Chicken Nuggets are not just ordinary dishes. While, the combination of various flavors and textures successfully blends together. Serve this to make a tough day feel more enjoyable!

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