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Crispy Chicken Nuggets

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @kitchen_diaries_by_zubda3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, cut into chunks)Meat300 g
  • chicken breast (cut into chunks)Meat300 g
  • garlic (peeled)Produce3 pieces
  • onion (quartered)Produce1 piece
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • sugarPantry5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • MSGPantry3 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • plain flourPantry100 g
  • cornflourPantry50 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • mustard powderSpices3 g
  • chilled waterBeverages200 ml
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

545kcal

Carbs
36 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
30 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Stockpot
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Blend the chicken mixture

    • Place the chicken thighs and breast in a chopper with the garlic, onion, paprika, salt, sugar, pepper and MSG.
    • Crack in the egg and blitz until smooth.
    Step 1

  2. Shape and freeze the nuggets

    • Form the chicken mixture into nuggets.
    • Place them on a lined baking tray and freeze.
    Step 2

  3. Make the batter

    • Whisk together the plain flour, cornflour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and mustard powder.
    • Gradually add the chilled water until you get a thin, runny batter.
    Step 3

  4. Coat the nuggets

    • Toss the frozen chicken nuggets in the flour mixture.
    • Dip them into the batter.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the nuggets

    • Heat the oil in a deep pot.
    • Drop the nuggets into the hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Take the nuggets out of the oil and drain.
    • Serve with a dip of your choice.
    Step 6
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