Chicken Nuggets with Cheese in a Pan
Quick, simple, and unbelievably tasty! Chicken Nuggets with Cheese in a Pan come out delightfully crispy and juicy. With a golden crust, tender chicken, and melty cheese inside, this dish will please both kids and adults. Plus, it’s super easy and fast to make!
Updated : 24 October, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
600 grams
Chicken fillet
120 grams
Hard cheese
150 milliliters
Vegetable oil
150 grams
Breadcrumbs
50 grams
Wheat flour
2
Eggs
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon
Curcuma
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. You can use boneless chicken breast or thigh fillet. Using boneless meat saves time.
Step 2
Rinse the chicken fillet, pat dry, and cut across the grain into slices about 1.2 inches (3 cm) thick. If your fillets are small, simply cut them in half. Gently pound each piece with a meat mallet on one side, being careful not to tear the meat - just flatten slightly so you can wrap cheese inside later.
Step 3
Cut the cheese into sticks about the same number as chicken pieces, not too long so they don’t stick out. You can use mozzarella, gouda, or any melting cheese you like.
Step 4
Mix breadcrumbs with dried garlic, turmeric, salt, and ground pepper. Stir well.
Step 5
Sift the flour into a separate bowl.
Step 6
Beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
Step 7
Place a stick of cheese onto each chicken slice.
Step 8
Wrap the chicken tightly around the cheese to form nuggets, sealing all openings to prevent cheese from leaking out.
Step 9
Dip each chicken roll in the beaten eggs (you may skip this step and go straight to flour if you prefer).
Step 10
Coat each piece in flour.
Step 11
Dip again into the eggs, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs on all sides.
Step 12
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. There should be enough oil to reach halfway up the nuggets. Fry on both sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side) or deep-fry in a small saucepan if you prefer.
Step 13
Transfer the cooked nuggets to paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot with ketchup, sweet and sour, or cheese sauce. Enjoy!