Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp cornflour (For the chicken mixture; also called cornstarch.)
• 1 tsp onion powder (Use the same amount in the batter as in the chicken mixture.)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (Use the same amount in the batter as in the chicken mixture.)
• 1 tsp paprika (Use the same amount in the batter as in the chicken mixture.)
• 1 tsp black pepper (Use the same amount in the batter as in the chicken mixture.)
• salt (To taste; use the same amount in the batter as in the chicken mixture.)
• 0.5 tsp white pepper (Use the same amount in the batter as in the chicken mixture.)
• 1 cup flour (For the batter.)
• 0.25 cup cornflour (For the batter; also called cornstarch.)
• sparkling water (Add enough to make a smooth, slightly thick batter.)
• flour (Extra, for dusting.)
• oil (For deep-frying.)

Steps

1. 1

   Blend the chicken breasts until smooth.

2. 2

   Add the egg, 1 tablespoon cornflour, and the chicken-mixture seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt to taste, and white pepper. Mix until fully combined.

3. 3

   Shape the mixture into nugget-sized pieces and place them on a tray. Freeze until firm; the source does not specify a freezing time.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine the flour, ¼ cup cornflour, and the same seasonings used in the chicken mixture, in the same amounts.

5. 5

   Slowly add sparkling water, mixing until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.

6. 6

   Lightly coat each frozen nugget in extra flour for dusting.

7. 7

   Dip each floured nugget into the batter.

8. 8

   Heat oil for deep-frying; the source does not specify an oil temperature.

9. 9

   Fry the nuggets for about 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

10. 10

    Drain the nuggets, then serve hot with your favorite sauces.

Notes

The amount of sparkling water and extra dusting flour is unspecified. The source does not give a freezing duration or frying temperature.

Nutrition per serving

• dinner
• main course
• homemade
• deep-fried
• chicken
• comfort food