# Crispy homemade chicken nuggets

A recipe for crispy homemade chicken nuggets that are tastier and healthier than McDonald's.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g boneless chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp ice water
- 2 tbsp ice water
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 30 g cornstarch
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 60 g cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp paprika powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup ice water
- 180 ml ice water
- 200 ml ice water

## Instructions

1. Blend the chicken in a food processor or chopper until smooth. Add ice water to keep it cold.
2. Mix in the egg, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cornstarch.
3. Divide into 18-20 g pieces and shape into nuggets (boot, ball, bell, or bone).
4. Freeze on a tray for 30-60 minutes until firm.
5. Coat each nugget in dry coating, then dip in wet batter.
6. Heat oil to 170-175
G (340-350
F).
7. Fry twice: first until just cooked, then fry again until golden and crispy.
8. Drain and serve hot.

## Equipment

- food processor
- chopper
- tray

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17Zj7r5hYx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/510af43b-4c74-4fdb-9dc7-9714e2f76312
- Extracted: 2026-02-22

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