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Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Add minced chicken to a bowl along with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cornflour, and egg.
2
Mix very well until the mixture becomes smooth, sticky, and well combined.
3
Shape the chicken mixture into small, thin nugget shapes.
4
Keep the chicken nuggets in the freezer for a few hours or until frozen.
5
In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt, black pepper, paprika or chili powder, and garlic powder.
6
Slowly add water and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
7
In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornflour for the dry coating.
8
Lightly oil your hands.
9
Coat each nugget first in the dry mixture, then dip into the wet batter.
10
Heat oil over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
11
Fry nuggets in batches until golden and fully cooked, turning occasionally, about 4–5 minutes total.
12
Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack.
13
Rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
Minced chicken
Salt
Black pepper
White pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Cornflour (cornstarch)
Egg
All-purpose flour
Cornstarch
Salt
Black pepper
Paprika or chili powder
Garlic powder
Water
All-purpose flour
Cornstarch
Oil
Equipment
bowl
freezer
whisk
paper towels
rack
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.
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