Turkey Nuggets (or Chicken)

Rating: 4 stars
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 0
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

My mother found this 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.

 By MEKELLER
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

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

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  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the nuggets in the hot vegetable oil until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes per side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
225 calories; 8.3 g total fat; 100 mg cholesterol; 250 mg sodium. 12.5 g carbohydrates; 23.7 g protein; Full Nutrition

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prittykitty99
Rating: 5 stars
12/16/2018
Husband loved this! I didn't shred the turkey instead I just cubed the cooked breast in bite size pieces and shallow fried turning with chopsticks. After all the turkey was crispy and golden I tossed with store bought orange sauce and served with sushi rice and spicy Cole slaw. I will definitely be making this one over and over. Read More

Most helpful critical review

Linda T
Rating: 3 stars
06/28/2014
I tried this as written did some baked and some with the outside dipped in panko. The panko added a much needed crunch to these.. The ones without the panko even fried ones never got crunchy. Make sure you add lots of salt and pepper Read More
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4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 0
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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prittykitty99
Rating: 5 stars
12/16/2018
Husband loved this! I didn't shred the turkey instead I just cubed the cooked breast in bite size pieces and shallow fried turning with chopsticks. After all the turkey was crispy and golden I tossed with store bought orange sauce and served with sushi rice and spicy Cole slaw. I will definitely be making this one over and over. Read More
Linda T
Rating: 3 stars
06/28/2014
I tried this as written did some baked and some with the outside dipped in panko. The panko added a much needed crunch to these.. The ones without the panko even fried ones never got crunchy. Make sure you add lots of salt and pepper Read More
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misstish
Rating: 3 stars
10/01/2013
This recipe has potential but it needs a lot of doctoring. It is very bland as written much like eating plain shredded turkey. I think next time I'll try adding some onion and seasoning salt to the mixture. Maybe some cheese. It's a good base recipe and I think anyone could have some fun experimenting with different ingredients. Read More
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Maypop
Rating: 5 stars
08/17/2016
amazing i made it with chicken and everyone loved it especially with sweet & sour sauce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More
prittykitty99
Rating: 5 stars
12/16/2018
Husband loved this! I didn't shred the turkey instead I just cubed the cooked breast in bite size pieces and shallow fried turning with chopsticks. After all the turkey was crispy and golden I tossed with store bought orange sauce and served with sushi rice and spicy Cole slaw. I will definitely be making this one over and over. Read More