Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade crispy chicken nuggets with this easy recipe. These nuggets are seasoned to perfection and fried until crispy on the outside while juicy on the inside. Perfect for a family-friendly meal or party snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture:
- 300 g chicken breast
- 250 g chicken thighs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp MSG
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
Thin Batter:
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup cornflour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 2 cups cold water
Coating Mixture:
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup potato starch
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a chopper, combine chicken thighs, chicken breast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, sugar, black pepper, and MSG. Add egg and process until smooth.
- Shape and Freeze Nuggets: Shape chicken mixture into nuggets and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Heat Oil: Heat frying oil in a pot.
- Prepare Thin Batter: Whisk plain flour, cornflour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and mustard powder. Add water to form a runny batter.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: Combine plain flour and potato starch.
- Coat Nuggets: Coat frozen nuggets in flour mixture, then dip in thin batter.
- Fry Nuggets: Fry coated nuggets in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Remove nuggets from oil, drain on a wire rack, and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pot while frying to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, crispy, homemade, party snack, family-friendly, easy recipe
