Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden chicken nuggets with a perfectly seasoned interior and ultra-crunchy coating, made completely from scratch.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
boneless chicken breast (raw)
500 g
egg
1 piece
salt
1 tsp
garlic powder
0.5 tsp
onion powder
0.5 tsp
white pepper
0.5 tsp
cornstarch
0.5 tbsp
ice water (ice_cold)
2 tbsp
Dredge
all-purpose flour
60 g
cornstarch
30 g
Wet Batter
all-purpose flour
60 g
cornstarch
60 g
baking powder
0.5 tsp
salt
1 tsp
paprika
0.5 tsp
garlic powder
0.5 tsp
onion powder
0.5 tsp
ice water (ice_cold)
190 ml
Instructions
Blend chicken mixture
Blend chicken breast with ice water until smooth
Mix chicken ingredients
Mix in egg, seasonings, and cornstarch
Shape nuggets
Shape into 18–20 g nuggets
Freeze nuggets
Freeze nuggets for 30–60 minutes
Prepare dredge
Combine flour and cornstarch for dredge
Prepare wet batter
Mix all batter ingredients with ice water
Coat nuggets
Coat frozen nuggets in dredge, then dip in batter
First fry
Fry at 170–175°C until cooked
Second fry
Fry again until golden and crispy
Original recipe
Storage
Store cooked nuggets in an airtight container. Reheat to restore crispiness - avoid microwave.
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