Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets deliver a golden crunch with a gentle nuttiness from toasted seeds, wrapped around juicy pieces of chicken. The light batter keeps them crisp without feeling heavy, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day platters, or kid-friendly meals. Enjoy them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a satisfying bite every time.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut it into 1x1x1/2 inch pieces.
- 2
Fill a deep fryer with corn oil, no more than 1/3 full. Heat it over medium heat.
- 3
Put the egg and water in a small bowl and mix well. Add the flour, sesame seeds, and salt, stirring until the batter is smooth.
- 4
Dip the chicken pieces into the batter and let any excess drip off. Add the battered chicken, a few pieces at a time, to the hot oil. Fry for about 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (remove a piece from the oil to test). Drain on paper towels.
- Calories 1487.13 kcal High 74%
- Protein 98.23 g Good Source 196%
- Carbohydrate 12.93 g 5%
- Total Fat 121.04 g High 155%
- Saturated Fat 16.15 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 376.42 mg High 125%
- Sodium 906.91 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.82 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 12.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 58.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Sesame Crusted Chicken Nuggets is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Corn Oil, Eggs, and Salt. Each serving provides about 1487.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Corn Oil, Eggs, Salt, Toasted Sesame Seeds. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1487.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Sesame-Crusted Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 1487.13 calories and 98.23 g of protein, or 196% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 906.91 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.15 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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