Because yâall know McDonaldâs is nasty for you
By Morgan Hannah, Life & Style Editor
Iâm sorry if yâall think this article should be in the Opinions section because itâs my hot take on McDonaldâs food. Every time Iâve eaten the fast food, Iâve felt gross. And I think itâs more of a lifestyle choice that needs the spotlight. Having gone four years clean of Micky Dâs, I find the only thing I miss is the idea of the chicken nuggets. But who says I canât just make some at home? Besides, if I went out and bought some, I wouldnât know whatâs in them. I want my nuggets to be made of the best part: the breast!
Hereâs the secret to making crispy and healthy chicken nuggets at home that taste better than any youâve had before: use a wire rack. This will prevent sticking, allow the nuggets to get crispy on all sides, and cool faster for more immediate consumption.
Ingredients:
breadcrumbs (unless you want to painstakingly make breadcrumbs, too⊠weâre already making nuggets here, people!)
olive oil (for greasinâ up that rack)
onion powder (everyone uses garlic these days, go with something better)
a bit of smoked paprika (if you like a little flavour)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons of almond milk (because we healthy!)
1 pound of chicken breast, cut into even-sized cubes (told you)
dipping sauces (to neutralize that healthiness)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Hereâs how you get âem done:
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees, then line a large baking sheet with an oven-safe wire rack. Paint the rack with olive oil. Next, whisk the eggs and milk together in one bowl and the breadcrumbs (however you went about thoseâŠ) and spices in another bowl. Use a tong to pinch the chicken cube and dip âem first into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure their completely coated in breadcrumbs, then use those tongs to transfer the nuggets-to-be to the wire rack, making sure thereâs space between each nugget. We need to ensure a social distance of at least an inch apart. Gently paint the tops of the nuggets with olive oil and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through. Serve with all kinds of dipping sauces or whatever youâve got in your fridge that youâd like!
