# Chicken Nuggets

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

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Cut the pound of chicken breast into rough pieces.
2. Combine the chicken with 2 teaspoons of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of white pepper, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a food processor.
3. Process the mixture until it forms a rolling meatball-like consistency.
4. Portion the chicken mixture into tiny nuggets using a falafel scoop or by hand.
5. Flatten and shape the nuggets.
6. Place the shaped nuggets in the freezer for about half an hour to set up.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a pan to 350°F.
8. In a separate bowl, prepare the wet batter by mixing 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup of cornstarch, 0.5 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of white pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 355ml of club soda.
9. Mix until it reaches a very runny pancake batter-like texture.
10. Dip the frozen nuggets into the wet batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
11. Fry the battered nuggets in small batches (4-5 at a time) for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature over 160°F).
12. Remove the cooked nuggets and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

## Equipment

- food processor
- falafel scoop
- freezer
- oil thermometer

## Tips

- Freeze the nuggets for about half an hour before frying to help them set up.
- Fry the nuggets in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Cook the nuggets for approximately 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the nuggets reaches over 160°F (71°C).

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkDety4D/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/620eceb9-0728-44f6-abc8-817d73712450
- Extracted: 2026-04-10

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