Our homemade Thermomix Chicken Nuggets require just 5 ingredients and will be ready to enjoy in under 25 minutes!
Say hello to our golden, crunchy and delicious Thermomix chicken nuggets!
This recipe is an absolute favourite with the kids... simply serve with tomato sauce or chutney for a tasty snack.
Just like our polenta chips, arancini balls, sushi and our egg and bacon quiches, these nuggets make the perfect party food or savoury finger food option!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Homemade nuggets are always a hit with the kids!
- Easy Snack - our nuggets make the perfect weekend lunch, football watching snack or easy dinner.
- No Additives or Preservatives - unlike packaged chicken nuggets, you'll know exactly what's going into these homemade nuggets!
- Loved By Kids - these crunchy golden Thermomix chicken nuggets are always a guaranteed winner with the kids (big and little!).
- Freezer-Friendly - you can freeze cooked or uncooked chicken nuggets for up to 3 months.
What You Need
Our homemade Thermomix chicken nuggets are made using just 5 ingredients and have NO added preservatives or additives!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Chicken - use skinless chicken breasts (or substitute with chicken thighs). You can also use store-bought minced chicken if you prefer.
- Panko Crumbs - you can substitute panko crumbs with regular breadcrumbs, however, panko crumbs will give you the crunchiest result.
- Parmesan Cheese - when mixed with the panko crumbs, the parmesan helps to give the nuggets a cheesy, flavoursome crumb.
- Flour - use plain flour to dip the nuggets in.
- Egg - use lightly whisked eggs to coat the nuggets.
Step By Step Instructions
Chicken nuggets are ALWAYS a popular option in our house.
See how easy it is to make them with the help of your Thermomix...
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Bake The Panko Crumbs
Place the panko crumbs in a thin layer on a large flat tray.
Spray with cooking oil and bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
Set aside on a plate.
Step 2 - Grate The Parmesan Cheese
Place the parmesan into the Thermomix bowl and mix until finely grated.
Add the parmesan to the panko crumbs and stir to combine.
Step 3 - Mince The Chicken
Place the roughly chopped chicken breasts into the Thermomix bowl and mix until finely minced.
Step 4 - Assemble The Nuggets
Shape the chicken mince into 'nuggets' - using approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture per nugget.
Lightly coat the chicken mince in flour.
Add then dip into lightly whisked eggs.
Allow any excess egg to drip off.
Coat the nuggets in the panko/parmesan crumb mixture.
Place the nuggets onto a large flat baking tray and bake for 12-14 minutes or until cooked through and piping hot in the centre.
Expert Tips
Follow our top tips for delicious Thermomix chicken nuggets:
- you can use store-bought chicken mince rather than mincing your own chicken
- you can substitute the chicken breasts with thighs if you prefer
- shaping the chicken into a traditional 'nugget shape' is always popular with the kids
- baking the panko crumbs first ensures that your nuggets are golden and crunchy!
- you can cook the nuggets in the oven or the air-fryer
- store any leftover nuggets in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat thoroughly before consuming.
- you can freeze cooked or uncooked nuggets for up to 3 months.
FAQs
Yes! You can use a high powered food processor (with very strong blades) instead.
Yes! You absolutely can use store-bought chicken mince.
If you'd like the ultimate golden, crunchy chicken nuggets, then yes you do!
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Thermomix Chicken Nuggets
Equipment
- Thermomix
- Oven
Ingredients
- 135 g panko crumbs
- 65 g parmesan cheese
- 75 g plain flour
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 500 g chicken breast skinless (or chicken mince)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Place the panko crumbs onto a baking tray, spray with cooking oil and bake for approximately 5-10 minutes or until lightly golden (you'll need to give the tray a shake every few minutes).
- Set panko crumbs aside in a bowl.
- Increase oven temperature to 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Place the parmesan cheese into the Thermomix bowl. Grate for 8 seconds, Speed 8. Pour the parmesan cheese into the bowl with the panko crumbs, mix to combine and then set aside.
- Place the plain flour into a bowl.Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat well.Set the bowls aside with the panko crumb bowl.
- Chop the chicken breasts roughly, and then place them into the Thermomix bowl.Mix for 10 seconds, Speed 8 or until the chicken is completely minced.
- Shape the chicken mince into nuggets (about 1 tablespoon in size).
- One at a time, coat the chicken nuggets in the plain flour (shake off any excess), then the egg mixture, and finally the panko crumb mixture.
- Place crumbed nuggets onto the baking tray.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray and bake for approximately 12-14 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time.
Notes
- you can use store-bought chicken mince rather than mincing your own chicken
- you can substitute the chicken breasts with thighs if you prefer
- shaping the chicken into a traditional 'nugget shape' is always popular with the kids
- baking the panko crumbs first ensures that your nuggets are golden and crunchy!
- you can cook the nuggets in the oven or the air-fryer (if using an air fryer, cook at 180 degrees celsius for 12-14 minutes or until piping hot and cooked through).
- store any leftover nuggets in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat thoroughly before consuming.
- you can freeze cooked or uncooked nuggets for up to 3 months.
Shiane Lea says
Made these tonight and added 1TBS vege stock paste and 1TBS minced garlic to the chicken, so so yummy. Will definitely be making them again!
Lucy says
Fantastic!
Jessie Freeman says
Made these last just for my 3 and 5 year old who demolished them! I find I had double the ammount of crumb needed and I used nearly 1kg of chicken breast. We didn’t use the egg or flour due to egg allergies and I shallow fryed them. Will be our go to!
Lucy says
Fantastic!
Meagan says
Can you make these and freeze them uncooked ?
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Meagan, yes you sure can