Homemade Chicken Nuggets

1h 15m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Put 1 pound of cubed chicken breast into a food processor.
  2. 2Add one beaten egg.
  3. 3Add one teaspoon of salt.
  4. 4Blend until well combined.
  5. 5Add two tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy version.
  6. 6Blend again.
  7. 7Using a tablespoon scoop, roll the mixture into balls and coat them in cornstarch.
  8. 8Shape the cornstarch-coated balls into patties.
  9. 9Freeze the patties for one hour.
  10. 10In a bowl, combine 1 cup of self rising flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  11. 11Add 1 1/2 cups of cold water to the flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
  12. 12Dip each chicken patty into the batter and remove any excess.
  13. 13Deep fry at 390F (193C) for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 C cornstarch
  • 1 C self rising flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 C cold water

Equipment

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