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Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal Recipe

American · Main course · 35 min total

Recreate the iconic McDonald's Happy Meal at home with crispy chicken nuggets, seasoned fries, and a sweet toy surprise.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into thin fries
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 small toy (optional)

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
3. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then coat with seasoned flour. Place on a plate.
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry chicken nuggets in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
6. For fries: Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
7. Fry potatoes in the same oil at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain and season with salt.
8. Assemble Happy Meals: Divide nuggets and fries among 4 boxes or plates. Add a small toy and ketchup packet to each.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, double-dip the nuggets: coat in flour, then egg, then flour again.
• Store leftover nuggets and fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer.
• Customize the toy to match a current theme or movie for a fun surprise.

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