If you’re looking for a quick and tasty idea to serve a dish that will win over both adults and children, crispy chicken and spinach nuggets are the perfect recipe. Speaking to you as a friend: these bites are incredibly easy to prepare, with a soft and flavorful center thanks to the mix of chicken breast, fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, and milk, and a golden and irresistible breading that makes them truly special. They are a healthier version of classic nuggets, rich in vegetables and with a taste that pleases the whole family.
The preparation is simple: just blend the chicken with the spinach in a processor, add breadcrumbs, milk, and ricotta to get a homogeneous and fragrant dough. Then move on to the breading stage, which is the secret to crispiness: prepare three plates, one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Shape your nuggets, coat them in flour, dip them in the eggs, and finally roll them in the breadcrumbs. Now it’s time to fry them until golden: you’ll see what a wonderful aroma fills the kitchen!
These homemade chicken nuggets are perfect as a main course, finger food for a dinner with friends, or as an exciting idea for a buffet. You can serve them with light sauces, like yogurt with aromatic herbs, or with ketchup and mayonnaise for those with a sweet tooth. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are a recipe that combines simplicity, taste, and creativity. Trust me, once tried, they will become a staple of your evenings!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Christmas
Ingredients
- 13 oz chicken breast
- 5 oz cooked spinach
- 3 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 oz breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp milk
- salt
- to taste flour
- to taste breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
Tools
- 1 Pan non-stick pan
- 1 Chopper chopper
- 1 Splatter Screen splatter screen
Steps
Prepare the mixture: blend the chopped chicken breast with spinach, ricotta, milk, and breadcrumbs in a mixer until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the breading: arrange three plates, one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
Shape the nuggets: take a small amount of mixture about the size of a walnut with moistened hands or a teaspoon. Pass each nugget first in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
Heat the oil and fry the nuggets until golden, then drain them on absorbent paper.
Serve them hot and crispy, accompanied by sauces of your choice. Crispy chicken and spinach nuggets are ready!😀
✨Useful tips for crispy chicken and spinach nuggets
Extra crispy breading: for a “super crunch” effect, try mixing some crushed cornflakes or Japanese panko with the breadcrumbs.
Flavor variations: add grated Parmesan or spices like sweet paprika and curry to the mixture for an original touch.
Nuggets for kids: you can make fun shapes with cookie cutters, so the little ones will eat them with enthusiasm.
Accompanying sauces: crispy chicken and spinach nuggets are perfect with ketchup, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, or a yogurt cream with aromatic herbs.
Storage: you can prepare the nuggets in advance, freeze them already breaded, and fry them when needed. This way, you’ll always have a ready and healthy dish.
Gluten-free version: replace flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives, such as rice flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I bake the nuggets in the oven?
Of course, you can also bake them in the oven at 392°F for about 20 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
