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Title: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 02, 2012, 02:10:28 am
Chicken Nuggets
4 serves/20 nuggets

Ingredients:
2 large skinless chicken breasts
250mls buttermilk
2 cups Savoury crackers, I used jatz but any savoury cracker would work

Preparation

Slice chicken breast into bite size pieces or larger if wanting goujons
Pour buttermilk into a freezer bag, add chicken
Let them stand at room temp for 20 mins

Heat oven to 220oC.

Use TM to turn crackers in to crumbs (not too fine)

Crumb chicken & bake on oiled tray for around 15 mins.  I use glad bake or my French baking mat.

These are delicious, the buttermilk makes the chicken tender & they are a delight in the mouth.

For lunch box & snacks I make nuggets, ds loves them cold too
For dinner I make goujons for the family.


These can be frozen before being cooked & baked from frozen, just allow a longer cooking time. Mine have never made it to the freezer.
I mix mayo & sweet chilli as a dipping sauce.
Enjoy

H :)

members' comments

ES - These are really yummy. I have one of her cookbooks with this recipe and I've made it quite a few times. I use chicken thigh fillets and the low fat Jatz or Ritz crackers.

mcmich - I made these for my 22 yr old and his mates and they loved them.

Merlin -  I have been making these with gluten free crackers but prior to my TM I used to crush the crackers in a plastic bag with a rolling pin. Now I do them in the TM and the whole process is much easier. The buttermilk is crucial to the entire recipe, it seems to elevate the taste of the chicken to another level entirely. Great recipe!

Bedlam - so quick and delicious. Thanks for posting Hally.

thermo18 - A big hit in our house Hally so thank you.

medusa - You could also use crushed cornflakes.  I remember seeing a recipe years ago from those four ingredient books that used chicken breast, mayo, crushed cornflakes and melted  butter (cooked in the oven).  I might try them with buttermilk and crushed cornflake crumbs.

JD - We had these for a light tea and as home made buttermilk is so runny, I added a few tablespoons of leftover mashed potato to thicken it so that it would cling to the chicken pieces better.  (got the idea from Uni for thickening dips). It worked and these were delicious.  I got 24 pieces from one very large chicken breast so there is enough leftover for tomorrow's lunch.  Thanks Hally, this is a nice one to keep in mind for the grand-kids.

CarolineW - I took this idea and crossed it with a bit of a KFC thing - crackers blitzed with herbs and cornflakes and gram flour, then coated chicken drumsticks with the mix. I didn't have buttermilk so I added lemon juice to milk and used that. I would usually use mayo to get the coating to stick and I think I'd do that next time. But the marinade time in the 'buttermilk' made them beautifully moist and tender, so I wouldn't skip that bit - I'd do both. They were a hit with all the family.

Bubbles - they were delicious. I just used milk with lemon juice and it worked really well - will definitely make these again. I can't believe how easy they were. Thanks a lot.

DG - they are delish. DH and I even like them and we hate chicken nuggets. These are just like crumbed chicken.... YUM YUM YUM
First time I made them with crushed Ritz biscuits. Second time with cornflakes crumbs. Have to say the cornflake crumbs went crispier and golden. Also added some dried mixed herbs and a sprinkling of onion flakes to the crumbs.

Brumington - they were a real hit with the kids.  Only trouble was my crumbs got a bit soggy towards the end and tended not to stick too well.  I might try the mash potato trick next time.  Perhaps I needed to let the buttermilk drain off a bit more?  I kind of plopped them straight from the buttermilk into the crumbs so it's no wonder they got a bit soggy! Love meals which I can disguise as a treat for the kids!

sals77 - Thanks for this! I made them with vita wheat nine grains tonight and my family loved them!

DJ - Flattened chicken breasts in between baking paper with a rolling pin. Dipped in flour, dipped beaten egg then dipped in blitzed crackers. Shallow fried and served with carrots & homemade oven chips. Top tip mix mayo and the well known red sauce ( or seeded mustard) together for dip. Delicious.

snappy - they taste fantastic! As always I modified to what I had in the house - so soaked in yoghurt and crumbed in cornflakes blitzed in the thermomix.  The kids often have these with salad for a quick weeknight dinner.

astarra - These are great with chicken crimpy shapes biscuits as the crumb - even more chickeny!! 

Wonder - The kids said they were great but they didn't brown up in the oven and didn't seem to be cooking very well so I popped them in the deep fryer for a few minutes - just enough to brown them.

Jamberie - Great recipe, the buttermilk makes the chicken so tender and succulent. 5/5  I pulsed turbo the crackers about 10 times, checking after each one. I also experimented with cooking them on a wire rack and on a silicone sheet to see which would result in a crispier coating...silicone won (and was less messy). I still need to work on getting a real "crunch" though...maybe more oil & less buttermilk next time.

Hally - Mine are not crispy, I think adding oil or a quick fry off would be the only way.

astarra - I have a dairy intolerant DD, I used soy milk, thickened with a bit of potato flakes. (Not too many tho, I just had some in the pantry so used them up.)

TamG - I make chicken nuggets from Annabel Karmel which is a similar method to this and it always gets great comments when I cook them for kids parties. 
In the Annabel Karmel recipe you marinate the chicken in milk, lemon juice, garlic and thyme for 4 hours or overnight (in the fridge).  The coating uses Rice Krispies (Rice Bubbles) and grated parmesan which would be easy to add into the thermomix.   She suggests adding a teaspoon of oil to the coating mix, then you can oven bake the nuggets (or I shallow fry).
Also can vary marinade to use oregano/thyme and paprika, cayenne or tabasco.  Hope this gives someone ideas of flavour variations.

Amy - These are so yummy, I made them tonight using ryvita crackers. Absolutely delicious, thanks for the recipe Hally.

BZB - Thanks Hally for the recipe. The boys like them.

Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2012, 05:16:14 am
I love the idea of jatz for the crackers Hally. I would imagine it gives the chicken a lift.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2012, 05:54:55 am
hally,  very simple and yummy.  Will make next time the GC are over.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Frozzie on February 02, 2012, 06:08:03 am
I saw his recipe on her app ... Yum
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 02, 2012, 06:25:47 am
Yes they are delicious. Jatz work well here. Simple, quick & tasty,

Just bought her app, will check it out, i got them off the web a while back since I couldnt stand those frozen imitation chicken nuggets, godness knows whats in them :o. DS asking for  nuggets and me ignoring, now whenever he wants.


H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: knittercook on February 02, 2012, 06:36:03 am
These sound lovely  :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: dede on February 02, 2012, 07:31:49 am
These sound really easy Hally. How many nuggets does it make? (I guess that depends on the size of the breasts. Will give these ago on the weekend and see what the kids think.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 02, 2012, 07:33:41 am

I couldnt stand those frozen imitation chicken nuggets, godness knows whats in them :o.


Jamie Oliver showed everyone on his programme "Ministry for Food" - and here's what in them  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKSoiDtdi9s)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 02, 2012, 08:05:41 am
CP, luckily my ipad woukdnt play the video

Dede, I use mt barker free range chicken breasts, they are large, i get about 20 nuggets.

I am sure you kids will love them, a much healthier option to bought ones.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: CarolineW on February 02, 2012, 08:27:51 am
I like the sound of this, thanks for posting.  Could you tell me what jaz crackers are like please? Hope I've got the name right as I can't see your post as I type this 😃. Are they salty like ritz crackers, or cheesy? I'm guessing that the aren't plain crackers?
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 02, 2012, 08:54:54 am

I couldnt stand those frozen imitation chicken nuggets, godness knows whats in them :o.


Jamie Oliver showed everyone on his programme "Ministry for Food" - and here's what in them  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKSoiDtdi9s)
It nearly made me sick when I watched this on the TV here. :P
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 02, 2012, 09:13:02 am
Jatz are salty crispy crackers.


H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: CarolineW on February 02, 2012, 09:37:54 am
Thanks Hally 😘
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: EmeraldSue on February 02, 2012, 11:01:49 am
These are really yummy. I have one of her cookbooks with this recipe and I've made it quite a few times. I use chicken thigh fillets and the low fat Jatz or Ritz crackers. I haven't made them for ages - thanks for posting this recipe. I have some buttermilk in the fridge as I made butter yesterday, so I think we'll have any easy Friday night dinner tomorrow! Yum
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: O4aTimtam on February 02, 2012, 11:10:33 am
They sound delish Hally - and healthy!   You could always throw in some of Elizabeth's KFC spice mix for a bit of variety ... http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4364.0.

Timtam
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: ElleG on February 02, 2012, 10:41:21 pm
I have made chicken nuggets  -  I think a Donna Hay recipe. From memory, roll in egg white, then in grated parmesan and grill. They were yummy and GF. Next time I will use the buttermilk as well.
Thanks Hally
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 02, 2012, 10:52:00 pm
Might throw in chookies kfc in the goujons for dh & I.  For crown prince leave as is. He loves them. I have a stash in the freezer for lunches. This week he had requsted them everyday instead of sanwiches. I dont mind as they are healthy.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: mcmich on February 03, 2012, 07:37:47 am
I made these for my 22yr old and his mates and they loved them.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Merlin on February 03, 2012, 09:49:25 am
Ever since seeing these on Nigella's show , I have been making these with gluten free crackers, but prior to my TM I used to crush the crackers in a plastic bag with a rolling pin. Now I do them in the TM and the whole process is much easier. The buttermilk is crucial to the entire recipe, it seems to elevate the taste of the chicken to another level entirely. Great recipe! My kids always request it- they could eat  it 7 days a week if I let them!!
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 04, 2012, 12:28:41 am
Merlin, I agrre its the buttermilk that makes the chicken so delicious in your mouth.

We love them too, sometimes serve  them with lime aoili, yum :P

I think anyone at any age would enjoy them.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Bedlam on February 04, 2012, 01:29:21 pm
Made these today, so quick and delicious.
Thanks for posting Hally
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: thermo18 on February 06, 2012, 09:55:34 pm
A big hit in our house Hally so thank you  :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2012, 11:27:27 pm
Is the buttermilk the bought variety or can you use buttermilk leftover from buttermaking Hally?  The bought variety is so much thicker but I have plenty of home made buttermilk and would like to use it if possible. 
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 07, 2012, 01:11:17 am
I use bought but its the flavour you want so should be ok,might not  coat as well if its thinner

H
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: medusa on February 07, 2012, 01:20:13 am
You could also use crushed cornflakes.  I remember seeing a recipe years ago from those four ingredient books that used chicken breast, mayo, crushed cornflakes and melted  butter (cooked in the oven).  I might try them with buttermilk and crushed cornflake crumbs.

Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: courton on February 07, 2012, 01:34:35 am
Hally, is the lime aoili a TMX recipe? What a great combo... is it easy to make?
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 07, 2012, 01:57:05 am
I just make quirky jo's  mayonnaise add a bit more garlic and lime zest & juice, its yumm

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: courton on February 07, 2012, 02:09:57 am
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2012, 08:58:47 am
We had these for a light tea tonight and as home made buttermilk is so runny, I added a few tablespoons of leftover mashed potato to thicken it so that it would cling to the chicken pieces better.  (got the idea from Uni for thickening dips ;))
It worked and these were delicious.  I got 24 pieces from one very large chicken breast so there is enough leftover for tomorrow's lunch.  Thanks Hally, this is a nice one to keep in mind for the grand-kids.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 07, 2012, 10:39:44 am
Glad you liked them, I made them into goujons today.

Good thinking with the mash. Yes all kids love these & they are healthy.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2012, 10:41:23 am
What is a goujon?
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 07, 2012, 10:50:35 am
 ;D ;D
Its a posh word for a strip... ;D ;D :D

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2012, 11:20:20 am
I'm not posh so a strip it will be Hally  :D
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Bonsai on February 07, 2012, 11:57:03 am
I wonder if mixing a bit of plain yoghurt with homemade buttermilk would work - expect it would.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: CarolineW on February 14, 2012, 09:14:42 pm
I took this idea and crossed it with a bit of a KFC thing - crackers blitzed with herbs and cornflakes and gram flour, then coated chicken drumsticks with the mix. I didn't have buttermilk so I added lemon juice to milk and used that. I would usually use mayo to get the coating to stick, and I think I'd do that next time. But the marinade time in the 'buttermilk' made them beautifully moist and tender, so I wouldn't skip that bit - I'd do both.

They were a hit with all the family.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on February 14, 2012, 11:33:41 pm
Sounds yum, next batch i will do 1/2 as per recioe, then. Am goingbto add chookies kfc mix to the other batch.

Does the milk with lemon work well?

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: obbie on March 30, 2012, 07:11:47 am
That nearly made me sick watching Jamie Oliver's video of what is in chicken nuggets.

Another reason why we have a thermomix.

Robyn
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Bubbles on May 10, 2012, 12:38:49 pm
I just made these tonight and they were delicious for DD4, DS2 and my husband and I. I just used milk with lemon juice and it worked really well-will definitely make these again. I can't believe how easy they were. Thanks a lot :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on May 10, 2012, 12:50:15 pm
So glad you liked them.
We like them too :)
H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 18, 2012, 05:23:23 am
Have made these twice now and they are delish. DH and I even like them, and we hate chicken nuggets. These are just like crumbed chicken.... YUM YUM YUM
First time I made them with crushed Ritz biscuits. Second time with cornflakes crumbs.

Have to say the cornflake crumbs went crispier and golden. Also added some dried mixed herbs and a sprinkling of onion flakes to the crumbs.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on May 18, 2012, 10:18:32 am
Dg, cornflakes sound god, next time ;D

H :)
Title: Re: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 18, 2012, 10:02:18 pm
Going to buy some veal schnitzels today and try to coat them like this.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Bubbles on May 19, 2012, 12:03:07 pm
Just made these again for dinner tonight, so easy and SO yummy for all the family! :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on May 23, 2012, 11:04:48 am
This thread has been popping up a bit. We are going to have these tomorrow night for dinner.
Nice, easy, basic but tasty, just what youwant simetimes. :)

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Brumington on July 02, 2012, 11:12:35 am
I made these tonight and they were a real hit with the kids.  Only trouble was my crumbs got a bit soggy towards the end and tended not to stick too well.  I might try the mash potato trick next time.  Perhaps I needed to let the buttermilk drain off a bit more?  I kind of plopped them straight from the buttermilk into the crumbs so it's no wonder they got a bit soggy! Love meals which I can disguise as a treat for the kids!
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: sals77 on July 29, 2012, 12:45:04 pm
Thanks for this! I made them with vita wheat nine grains tonight and my family loved them!
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: droverjess on November 12, 2012, 06:52:36 pm
Bumping this for newbies and adding todays's variation.

Flattened chicken breasts in between baking paper with a rolling pin.

Dipped in flour, dipped beaten egg then dipped in blitzed crackers.

Shallow fried and served with carrots and homemade oven chips.

Top tip mix mayo and the well known red sauce ( or seeded mustard) together for dip.

Delicious.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on November 12, 2012, 09:31:28 pm
We had these a few weeks ago. Always a fav.

I mix mayo & sweet chilli as a dipping sauce, that works well too.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: snappy on November 13, 2012, 02:44:36 am
I forgot to add a review f these - they taste fantastic!

As I always I modified to what I had in the house - so soaked in yoghurt and crumbed in cornflakes blitzed in the thermomix.  The kids often have these with salad for a quick weeknight dinner
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Wonder on November 13, 2012, 04:50:41 am
Could I use savoy biscuits? I think they are similar to Ritz and Jatz but not 100% sure.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Kimmyh on November 13, 2012, 04:52:46 am
Thanks for bumping i am sure the boys will love these.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: astarra on November 13, 2012, 04:54:42 am
These are great with chicken crimpy shapes biscuits as the crumb - even more chickeny!!  :D

I think you could use any savoury biscuit, Wonder. :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on November 13, 2012, 05:31:57 am
Could I use savoy biscuits? I think they are similar to Ritz and Jatz but not 100% sure.

Any savoury crackers would work.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Wonder on November 13, 2012, 10:47:30 am

Thanks I'll add them to next week's list.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2012, 07:58:29 pm
Made these on Saturday night for the kids when DH and I were having a curry. The kids said they were great but they didn't brown up in the oven and didn't seem to be cooking very well so I popped them in the deep fryer for a few minutes - just enough to brown them.

I also found they stuck to the alfoil which I had sprayed with Olive Oil. How fine do people crush the biscuits? I think mine may have been a bit too fine.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on November 18, 2012, 10:07:36 pm
I crush in TM, but not fine.

Gave up with alfoil for anything years ago, always sticks :o

Maybe you didnt cook them long enough, mine brown up.

Glad the kids liked them, cp has them in his lunch box sometimes.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2012, 10:48:49 pm
We'll definitely have them again, they were quicker than flour, egg and breadcrumbs and I'm more than happy to deep fry quickly. There are a few left over i might have for lunch today.

Hally do you spray them with oil or anything before cooking or just pop straight on the try? Do you use glad bake or something else to line the tray?
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on November 18, 2012, 10:58:28 pm
No i dont spray, i use baking paper or my french baking mats, you can use thermomix mat but it does stain in the oven whereas my french ones dont.


H :)

Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Wonder on November 19, 2012, 12:38:54 am
I've got a giant size one of the french ones but keep forgetting to use it unless I use my full size oven trays. I really need to get some smaller ones.
Title: Re: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Jamberie on November 19, 2012, 08:29:09 am
Great recipe, the buttermilk makes the chicken so tender and succulent. 5/5 (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/19/7asa7ynu.jpg)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on November 19, 2012, 08:33:55 am
Yes it does Jamberie, glad you liked. Great for kids for after school play overs.

H :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Jamberie on November 19, 2012, 09:02:08 am
Yes, all kids I know like chicken nuggets!
Sorry for the massive photo, it was my first Tapatalk upload.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: dede on November 19, 2012, 09:14:35 am
I am yet to try these, must give them a try. :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Wonder on November 19, 2012, 10:04:16 am
They look great jamberie. Did you cook them in the oven? Your crumbs are much coarser than mine - maybe that was the problem with min not browning.
Title: Re: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Jamberie on November 19, 2012, 10:16:51 am
Hi Wonder, I pulsed turbo about 10 times, checking after each one.
I also experimented with cooking them on a wire rack and on a silicone sheet to see which would result in a crispier coating...silicone won (and was less messy). I still need to work on getting a real "crunch" though...maybe more oil & less buttermilk next time.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: phatassphairy on November 19, 2012, 12:29:31 pm
my DD3 is lactose intolerant and gluten free ...... so the biscuits no drama i will just swap for GF ,,,,, but what could i use instead of butter milk ????

do you think coconut milk ? or just eggs? any other suggestions ?
Title: Re: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Jamberie on November 19, 2012, 12:51:27 pm
Maybe gf flour & egg?
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on November 19, 2012, 10:23:16 pm
Mine are not crispy, i think adding oil or a quick fry off woud be the only way :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: astarra on November 19, 2012, 10:37:42 pm
PAP, I have a dairy intolerant DD too, I used soy milk, thickened with a bit of potato flakes. (Not too many tho, I just had some in the pantry so used them up.) Worked well. Hope that helps.  :)
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: phatassphairy on November 19, 2012, 10:45:15 pm
that is a good idea ..... we have only beeh dealing with the GF and LI for a few weeks .... so it is still a bit new to us .... but not too much of a drama cause we eat alot of fresh fruit, meat and veg most meals anyway.

but i like the idea of the potatoe flakes to thicken ....thanks Astarra
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: TamG on January 02, 2013, 10:41:53 am
I make chicken nuggets from Annabel Karmel which is a similar method to this and it always gets great comments when I cook them for kids parties. 

In the Annabel Karmel recipe you marinate the chicken in milk, lemon juice, garlic and thyme for 4 hours or overnight (in the fridge).  The coating uses Rice Krispies (Rice Bubbles) and grated parmesan which would be easy to add into the thermomix.   She suggests adding a teaspoon of oil to the coating mix, then you can oven bake the nuggets (or I shallow fry).

Also can vary marinade to use oregano/thyme and paprika, cayenne or tabasco.  Hope this gives someone ideas of flavour variations.


Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Jamberie on January 02, 2013, 11:15:39 am
Ohh, I like the idea of rice bubbles TamG, thanks!
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2013, 06:32:25 am
I should imagine they would be nice with the rice bubbles.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Persistenttiger on January 09, 2013, 09:39:15 am
Do you think whey could be used in place of the buttermilk?
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2013, 11:40:47 am
Not sure. Would it be too thin and perhaps not have the taste? Hopefully someone else will have a better idea.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Amy :-) on March 28, 2013, 10:49:25 am
These are so yummy, I made them tonight using ryvita crackers :) Absolutely delicious, thanks for the recipe Hally :D :-*
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Jamberie on March 28, 2013, 10:54:08 am
Oh great! I love the idea of Ryvita! Just a little bit healthier than Jatz/Ritz. I'll definitely use them next time!
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: obbie on April 05, 2013, 03:51:18 am
Having heaps of kids for the weekend, I am making these for them
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: AussieMum2Boys on May 09, 2013, 03:56:33 am
How much in grams is 2 cups of crackers?

Definitely going to try making these. My boys LOVE chicken nuggets!!
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Amy :-) on May 09, 2013, 03:59:59 am
AM2B, I didn't even measure my crackers ;D I just measured with my eyes how many crackers I thought it would take to coat my chicken. I think it depends on the crackers too, some are quite "airy" so would weight less than denser, grainy crackers :)

I'm sure your boys would love these, they are delicious :D
Title: Re: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: AussieMum2Boys on May 09, 2013, 12:39:13 pm
Hehe thanks! I can always blitz extra if I dont have enough ;)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on November 29, 2013, 07:42:19 am
Thanks Hally for the recipe. The boys like them :)

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Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Bedlam on November 29, 2013, 08:24:37 am
Poor Nigella is coping some bad press. They look yummy BZB ,how could the boys not love them.
Title: Re: Nigellas Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Post by: Halex on November 29, 2013, 08:45:57 am
They look yum BZB.

Yes leave Nigella alone to cook I say :)