Homemade Nuggets
Homemade Nuggets
Ingredients
For the Nuggets
- 500 g chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- as needed paprika
- as needed garlic powder
- as needed onion powder
- as needed flour, for coating
- as needed oil, for greasing hands and frying
For the Batter
- 120 g flour
- 40 g cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- a pinch salt
- 155 ml ice-cold water
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, blend the 500g chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and your desired amount of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until you achieve a smooth, sticky paste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lightly grease your hands with oil to prevent sticking, then take small portions of the chicken paste and shape them into flat, irregular nugget forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the shaped chicken nuggets on a tray and place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This crucial step helps the nuggets maintain their shape during frying.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
While the nuggets are freezing, prepare the batter. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 120g flour, 40g cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gradually pour the 155ml ice-cold water into the dry batter mixture, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and slightly thick. The ice-cold water is key for a crispy coating.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Once the nuggets are firm from freezing, heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pan or pot to approximately 175-180°C (350-375°F) for frying. Working in batches, first lightly coat each frozen nugget in extra flour, then dip it into the prepared batter, ensuring it's fully covered.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175
- 7
Carefully drop the coated nuggets immediately into the hot oil. Fry for a few minutes on each side, turning as needed, until they are golden brown and cooked through. The exact cooking time will depend on the size of your nuggets and the heat of your oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175
- 8
Remove the fried nuggets with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as BBQ, honey mustard, or spicy mayo.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Nuggets
For the Nuggets
- 500 g chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- as needed paprika
- as needed garlic powder
- as needed onion powder
- as needed flour, for coating
- as needed oil, for greasing hands and frying
For the Batter
- 120 g flour
- 40 g cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- a pinch salt
- 155 ml ice-cold water
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, blend the 500g chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and your desired amount of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until you achieve a smooth, sticky paste.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lightly grease your hands with oil to prevent sticking, then take small portions of the chicken paste and shape them into flat, irregular nugget forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the shaped chicken nuggets on a tray and place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This crucial step helps the nuggets maintain their shape during frying.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
While the nuggets are freezing, prepare the batter. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 120g flour, 40g cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gradually pour the 155ml ice-cold water into the dry batter mixture, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and slightly thick. The ice-cold water is key for a crispy coating.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Once the nuggets are firm from freezing, heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pan or pot to approximately 175-180°C (350-375°F) for frying. Working in batches, first lightly coat each frozen nugget in extra flour, then dip it into the prepared batter, ensuring it's fully covered.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175 - 7
Carefully drop the coated nuggets immediately into the hot oil. Fry for a few minutes on each side, turning as needed, until they are golden brown and cooked through. The exact cooking time will depend on the size of your nuggets and the heat of your oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175 - 8
Remove the fried nuggets with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as BBQ, honey mustard, or spicy mayo.
⏱️ 5 min