Description
Crispy, flavorful, and quick-to-make Passover Chicken Nuggets that are family-friendly and compliant with Passover dietary laws. These nuggets offer a crunchy coating using matzo meal and almond flour, delivering a perfectly balanced taste and texture without deep-frying. Ideal as a main dish, snack, or party finger food during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup matzo meal
- ½ cup ground almonds or almond flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying (about ¼ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat and cut the boneless chicken breasts into evenly sized bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook uniformly.
- Set Up the Coating Station: In one bowl, whisk the eggs to create the binding base. In another bowl, combine the matzo meal, ground almonds, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to form the seasoned dry mix.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the egg mixture, then dredge well in the seasoned dry mix, pressing gently to adhere the coating firmly.
- Cook the Nuggets: Heat a generous layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the nuggets in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through inside. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
- Drain and Serve: Remove cooked nuggets and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot and crispy, optionally garnished with freshly chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking without dry spots.
- Press coating firmly onto chicken pieces for better adhesion and enhanced crunch.
- Maintain moderate oil temperature for golden, not burnt, nuggets.
- Fry nuggets in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Rest nuggets for a few minutes after frying to lock in juices and maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish, Passover
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (about 6 nuggets)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Passover Chicken Nuggets, Jewish holiday recipe, crispy chicken nuggets, gluten-free nuggets, holiday appetizers, matzo meal chicken, festive finger food