Turkey Nuggets (or Chicken)

Turkey Nuggets (or Chicken)

My mother found this turkey nuggets recipe about 20 years ago. A great find! This is a great recipe for leftover turkey or chicken. You can even use tuna or salmon. My kids love it, especially paired with leftover mashed potato cakes.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Stir water and baking powder together in a bowl (mixture should foam). Mix turkey, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper into water mixture. Form mixture into bite-sized nuggets.

Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
Fry nuggets in hot vegetable oil until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225
Calories
8g
Fat
13g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 11%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol100mg 33%
Sodium250mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars0g
Protein24g
Calcium128mg 10%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium243mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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