Homemade Chicken Nuggets

78 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Put 1 lb of cubed chicken breast into a food processor.
  2. 2Put 1 lb of cubed chicken breast into a food processor.
  3. 3Put 1 lb of cubed chicken breast into a food processor.
  4. 4Add one beaten egg.
  5. 5Add one beaten egg.
  6. 6Add one beaten egg.
  7. 7Add 1 tsp of salt.
  8. 8Add 1 tsp of salt.
  9. 9Add 1 tsp of salt.
  10. 10Add 2 Tbsp of your favorite hot sauce (optional).
  11. 11Add 2 Tbsp of your favorite hot sauce (optional).
  12. 12Add 2 Tbsp of your favorite hot sauce (optional).
  13. 13Blend until smooth.
  14. 14Blend until smooth.
  15. 15Blend until smooth.
  16. 16Scoop the mixture using a 1 Tbsp scoop and roll into balls.
  17. 17Scoop the mixture using a 1 Tbsp scoop and roll into balls.
  18. 18Scoop the mixture using a 1 Tbsp scoop and roll into balls.
  19. 19Roll the balls in cornstarch to coat and shape them.
  20. 20Roll the balls in cornstarch to coat and shape them.
  21. 21Roll the balls in cornstarch to coat and shape them.
  22. 22Place the coated nuggets on a baking sheet and freeze for one hour.
  23. 23Place the coated nuggets on a baking sheet and freeze for one hour.
  24. 24Place the coated nuggets on a baking sheet and freeze for one hour.
  25. 25In a bowl, mix 1 C of self rising flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper.
  26. 26In a bowl, mix 1 C of self rising flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper.
  27. 27In a bowl, mix 1 C of self rising flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper.
  28. 28Add 1.5 C of cold water and whisk until smooth.
  29. 29Add 1.5 C of cold water and whisk until smooth.
  30. 30Add 1.5 C of cold water and whisk until smooth.
  31. 31Dip each frozen nugget into the batter, removing any excess.
  32. 32Dip each frozen nugget into the batter, removing any excess.
  33. 33Dip each frozen nugget into the batter, removing any excess.
  34. 34Deep fry the nuggets at 390°F for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  35. 35Deep fry the nuggets at 390°F for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  36. 36Deep fry the nuggets at 390°F for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

food processorbowlspoonscoopbaking sheetwhisksmall bowlsmall pottongs