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Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets

1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @hescooks2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless chicken breast (cut into chunks)Meat500 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • saltSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices1.5 g
  • onion powderSpices1.5 g
  • white pepperSpices1.5 g
  • cornstarchPantry4 g
  • ice water (ice cold)Beverages30 ml
  • all-purpose flour (for the dry coating)Pantry60 g
  • cornstarch (for the dry coating)Pantry30 g
  • all-purpose flour (for the wet batter)Pantry60 g
  • cornstarch (for the wet batter)Pantry60 g
  • baking powderPantry2 g
  • salt (for the wet batter)Spices5 g
  • paprika powderSpices1.5 g
  • garlic powder (for the wet batter)Spices1.5 g
  • onion powder (for the wet batter)Spices1.5 g
  • ice water (ice cold, for the wet batter)Beverages190 ml
  • oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

394kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
30 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Deep fryer
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Blend the chicken

    • Blend the chicken breast in a food processor until smooth.
    • Add ice water to keep the mixture cold.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chicken mixture

    • Mix in the egg, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cornstarch until well combined.
    Step 2

  3. Shape the nuggets

    • Divide the mixture into small pieces and shape into nuggets (boot, ball, bell or bone shapes).
    Step 3

  4. Freeze until firm

    • Place the nuggets on a tray and freeze until firm.
    Step 4

  5. Prepare the coatings

    • Combine the flour and cornstarch for the dry coating.
    • Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ice water into a smooth wet batter.
    Step 5

  6. Coat the nuggets

    • Coat each nugget in the dry coating.
    • Dip each nugget into the wet batter.
    Step 6

  7. Fry the nuggets

    • Heat the oil to 170–175 °C.
    • Fry the nuggets a first time until just cooked.
    • Fry a second time until golden and crispy.
    Step 7

  8. Drain and serve

    • Drain the nuggets on paper and serve hot.
    Step 8
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