Feta Chicken Nuggets by @feelgoodfoodie

33 min

31 servings

  1. Cut
    • chicken breasts

    Cut the 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts into large chunks, then place them in the food processor bowl.

  2. Process
    • chicken breasts

    Process the chicken until it is finely ground, stopping before it becomes a paste.

  3. Add
    • egg
    • crumbled feta cheese
    • ketchup

    Add the egg, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, ketchup, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to the ground chicken.

  4. Pulse
    • chicken breasts
    • egg
    • crumbled feta cheese

    Pulse the mixture a few times until just combined, taking care not to overwork the chicken.

  5. Scoop
    • chicken breasts

    Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken mixture with a spring-loaded cookie scoop.

  6. Shape
    • chicken breasts

    Shape each portion into a nugget, making approximately 30 to 32 nuggets.

  7. Place
    • breadcrumbs

    Place the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.

  8. Coat
    • chicken breasts
    • breadcrumbs

    Coat each chicken nugget in the breadcrumbs, then set it on a parchment-lined plate.

  9. Preheat

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).

  10. Arrange
    • chicken breasts

    Arrange half of the breaded nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

  11. Spray
    • avocado oil spray
    • chicken breasts

    Spray the nuggets lightly with avocado oil spray, then air fry for 12 to 13 minutes until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).

  12. Step
    • chicken breasts
    • avocado oil spray

    Repeat the air-frying process with the remaining chicken nuggets.

  13. Serve

    Cool the nuggets for a few minutes before serving with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Feta Chicken Nuggets by @feelgoodfoodie

33 min

31 servings

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Cut the 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts into large chunks, then place them in the food processor bowl.

    🍗chicken breasts
    🥣mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/13

    Process the chicken until it is finely ground, stopping before it becomes a paste.

    🍗chicken breasts
    🥄spatula

  3. Step 3/13

    Add the egg, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, ketchup, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to the ground chicken.

    🥚egg
    🧀crumbled feta cheese
    🍅ketchup
    🌼mustard
    🌶️paprika
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥖breadcrumbs
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/13

    Pulse the mixture a few times until just combined, taking care not to overwork the chicken.

    🍗chicken breasts
    🥚egg
    🧀crumbled feta cheese
    🍅ketchup
    🌼mustard
    🌶️paprika
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥖breadcrumbs

  5. Step 5/13

    Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken mixture with a spring-loaded cookie scoop.

    🍗chicken breasts
    🍪spring-loaded cookie scoop

  6. Step 6/13

    Shape each portion into a nugget, making approximately 30 to 32 nuggets.

    🍗chicken breasts
    🍽️plate

  7. Step 7/13

    Place the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.

    🥖breadcrumbs
    🥣shallow bowl
    🥄measuring cups

  8. Step 8/13

    Coat each chicken nugget in the breadcrumbs, then set it on a parchment-lined plate.

    🍗chicken breasts
    🥖breadcrumbs
    🥣shallow bowl
    🍽️plate
    📜parchment paper

  9. Step 9/13

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).

  10. Step 10/13

    Arrange half of the breaded nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

    🍗chicken breasts

  11. Step 11/13

    Spray the nuggets lightly with avocado oil spray, then air fry for 12 to 13 minutes until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).

    🥑avocado oil spray
    🍗chicken breasts

  12. Step 12/13

    Repeat the air-frying process with the remaining chicken nuggets.

    🍗chicken breasts
    🥑avocado oil spray

  13. Step 13/13

    Cool the nuggets for a few minutes before serving with a dipping sauce of your choice.

    🍽️plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Eggs, Condiments, Spices, Seasonings, Grains, Oils

Ingredients

Chicken breasts, Egg, Feta cheese, Ketchup, Mustard, Paprika, Garlic powder, Salt, Black pepper, Breadcrumbs, Avocado oil spray

Notes

Feta cheese (crumbled), Breadcrumbs (divided, ½ cup for the mixture and ½ cup for coating), Avocado oil spray (for cooking)

Allergens

Eggs, Mustard, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low Sugar

Calories

105 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 11g, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fat: 4g, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugars: 0.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 0.8mg, Potassium: 150mg, Sodium: 250mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.25mg, Vitamin B12: 0.25mcg, Vitamin D: 0.15mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

13 minutes

Overall

33 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, shallow bowl, spring-loaded cookie scoop, plate, parchment paper, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula

Appliances

Food processor, Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Back to School, Lunch, Dinner, Game Day, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

American, Greek

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Tender, Creamy, Juicy

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Cheesy, Garlicky, Smoky, Mildly Spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours,Discard after 1 hour if the temperature exceeds 90°F (32°C)), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 40°F (4°C),Reheat to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Store in an airtight container or freezer bag,Reheat from frozen in an air fryer until hot throughout)