Soft and Juicy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Easy Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe: Tender and Delicious with Chicken Breast
Crispy on the outside, incredibly tender and juicy on the inside! These homemade chicken nuggets, a beloved treat often called ‘Yongari Chicken’, are a healthier twist on the classic McDonald’s McNuggets. Made with tender chicken breast, they are perfect for kids’ snacks, party appetizers, or even a delightful addition to picnic lunchboxes. Follow our simple step-by-step recipe for guaranteed success!
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces of chicken breast
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup water
- Vegetable oil (generous amount for frying)
Seasoning
- 3 Tbsp curry powder
- 3 pinches of salt
- 2 pinches of black pepper
- 3 Tbsp curry powder
- 3 pinches of salt
- 2 pinches of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for the recipe. Lightly rinse the chicken breast under running water and pat it dry.
Step 2
Place the prepared chicken breast into a blender and process until it becomes a very fine, smooth paste. Ensuring there are no lumps is key to a tender texture.
Step 3
To the finely ground chicken breast, add 3 tablespoons of aromatic curry powder, about 3 pinches of salt, and 2 pinches of black pepper for added flavor. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Step 4
Shape the chicken mixture into your desired nugget size and form. You can make them flat and round, or elongated, just as you prefer.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of flour with 1 cup of water. Whisk until smooth, creating a slightly thin batter. This consistency ensures the nuggets are evenly coated.
Step 6
Dip each shaped chicken nugget into the thin flour batter, ensuring it is fully and evenly coated.
Step 7
Pour a generous amount of vegetable oil into a deep pan and preheat over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the batter-coated chicken nuggets.
Step 8
Maintain a medium heat and fry the chicken nuggets for about 5 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure they cook evenly on all sides and are cooked through.
Step 9
Remove the nuggets from the oil after the first fry and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil. This step helps achieve an extra crispy texture.
Step 10
For ultimate crispiness, return the drained nuggets to the hot oil (now on high heat) and fry for an additional 3 minutes. This final fry creates an incredibly crispy exterior while keeping the inside wonderfully juicy and tender. Enjoy your delicious chicken nuggets! ♡♡♡
