Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add minced chicken to a bowl along with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cornflour, and egg.
  2. 2Add minced chicken to a bowl along with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cornflour, and egg.
  3. 3Add minced chicken to a bowl along with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cornflour, and egg.
  4. 4Mix very well until the mixture becomes smooth, sticky, and well combined.
  5. 5Mix very well until the mixture becomes smooth, sticky, and well combined.
  6. 6Mix very well until the mixture becomes smooth, sticky, and well combined.
  7. 7Shape the chicken mixture into small, thin nugget shapes.
  8. 8Shape the chicken mixture into small, thin nugget shapes.
  9. 9Shape the chicken mixture into small, thin nugget shapes.
  10. 10Keep the chicken nuggets in the freezer for a few hours or until frozen.
  11. 11Keep the chicken nuggets in the freezer for a few hours or until frozen.
  12. 12Keep the chicken nuggets in the freezer for a few hours or until frozen.
  13. 13In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt, black pepper, paprika or chili powder, and garlic powder.
  14. 14In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt, black pepper, paprika or chili powder, and garlic powder.
  15. 15In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt, black pepper, paprika or chili powder, and garlic powder.
  16. 16Slowly add water and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  17. 17Slowly add water and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  18. 18Slowly add water and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  19. 19In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornflour for the dry coating.
  20. 20In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornflour for the dry coating.
  21. 21In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornflour for the dry coating.
  22. 22Lightly oil your hands.
  23. 23Lightly oil your hands.
  24. 24Lightly oil your hands.
  25. 25Coat each nugget first in the dry mixture, then dip into the wet batter.
  26. 26Coat each nugget first in the dry mixture, then dip into the wet batter.
  27. 27Coat each nugget first in the dry mixture, then dip into the wet batter.
  28. 28Heat oil over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
  29. 29Heat oil over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
  30. 30Heat oil over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
  31. 31Fry nuggets in batches until golden and fully cooked, turning occasionally, about 4–5 minutes total.
  32. 32Fry nuggets in batches until golden and fully cooked, turning occasionally, about 4–5 minutes total.
  33. 33Fry nuggets in batches until golden and fully cooked, turning occasionally, about 4–5 minutes total.
  34. 34Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack.
  35. 35Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack.
  36. 36Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack.
  37. 37Rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
  38. 38Rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
  39. 39Rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • Minced chicken
  • Minced chicken
  • Minced chicken
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • White pepper
  • White pepper
  • White pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Onion powder
  • Onion powder
  • Cornflour (cornstarch)
  • Cornflour (cornstarch)
  • Cornflour (cornstarch)
  • Egg
  • Egg
  • Egg
  • All-purpose flour
  • All-purpose flour
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Cornstarch
  • Cornstarch
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika or chili powder
  • Paprika or chili powder
  • Paprika or chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Water
  • Water
  • Water
  • All-purpose flour
  • All-purpose flour
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Cornstarch
  • Cornstarch
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil

Equipment

bowlfreezerwhiskpaper towelsrack

Tips

  • The batter should coat the nuggets but still drip slightly.
  • Lightly oil your hands when coating nuggets.
  • Fry nuggets in batches.
  • Rest fried nuggets for 1-2 minutes before serving.