# Chicken Nuggets

A homemade version of chicken nuggets with known ingredients, featuring a crispy exterior and tender chicken inside.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 355 ml club soda
- vegetable oil

## Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast into rough pieces.
2. Add the chicken, 2 teaspoons of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of white pepper, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to a food processor.
3. Process the mixture until it rolls around like a meatball.
4. Portion the chicken mixture into tiny nuggets using a falafel scoop or by hand.
5. Shape the nuggets and flatten them.
6. Place the shaped nuggets in the freezer for about half an hour to help them set up.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
8. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup cornstarch, 0.5 teaspoon paprika, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon white pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder.
9. Pour the entire can of club soda (355 ml) into the dry mixture and whisk until it forms a very runny pancake-like batter.
10. Dip the frozen chicken nuggets into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
11. Carefully place the battered nuggets into the hot oil in small batches (4-5 at a time).
12. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature is over 160°F (71°C).
13. Remove the cooked nuggets and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

## Equipment

- food processor
- falafel scoop
- freezer
- deep fryer (or large pot)
- meat thermometer

## Tips

- Freeze the shaped chicken nuggets for about half an hour to help them set up before frying.
- Fry in small batches (4-5 at a time) to maintain oil temperature.
- Maintain an oil temperature of 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per batch, or until an internal temperature of over 160°F (71°C) is reached.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQyBJVMH/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3aab34b1-a5ab-483b-adb0-ff865f9971f4
- Extracted: 2026-06-11

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