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breaded and fried dove breast on a blue plate with dipping sauce
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Dove Nuggets And Other Delicious Dove Recipes

Crispy Dove Nuggets that are very easy to prepare and absolutely delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Hilda Sterner

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fillet dove breasts (should make approximately 35 nuggets)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs (may need more)
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (or favorite seasoning)

Instructions

  • Prepare doves by removing the attached wings and trimming the breasts away from the bone so that you're left with two pieces.
  • Add flour to a small bowl and mix in ½ teaspoon of creole seasoning. Whisk eggs into another small bowl. Mix the remaining creole seasoning into a third bowl with the bread crumbs.
  • Dip each breast into the flour first, then the egg. Make sure to allow the excess egg to drain off before dipping the dove breast into the seasoned breadcrumbs. Place the breaded breasts on a platter as you work until all the dove breasts are coated. 
  • Heat oil until it reaches 350°F and 375°F. Add a few breasts at a time and fry until golden brown. This should take approximately 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Allow excess oil to drip off into the pot, then drain the fried Dove Nuggets onto paper towels.
  • Serve the Dove Nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce. I use my son's Buffalo Ranch Sauce recipe, which can be found in my Zucchini Corn Fritter post.

Notes

* Calories don't include oil, since it's hard to predict how much oil the nuggets will absorb.
      • Make sure there are no pellets left in the breast, I don't want anyone sending me their dental bills!
      • Always use one hand to batter with. This leaves your other hand clean so that you don't get batter everywhere.
      • Dove breasts can be frozen at various stages, from the time they're brought home, after being filleted, or breaded.
      • You don't need to defrost frozen breaded dove nuggets before frying them.
      • It is best to only fry enough nuggets to eat and keep the rest frozen until ready to consume. The dove nuggets will become soggy if saved for later.
      • Cooked dove breasts can be reheated in a toaster oven or an air fryer. However, keep in mind this might overcook the dove breast, which can make the texture tough or rubbery.

Nutrition

Serving: 5Nuggets | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g