Deep Fried Chicken Nuggets Recipe Video
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupExotic
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds uncooked chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes (I used 1 ¼ pounds of sliced chicken tenders, but there is enough batter to coat twice as much. You may also use this batter for chicken tenders or half-breasts.)
salt, to taste
freshly ground black peppercorns, to taste
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
¼ cup lukewarm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
¾ cup water
1 egg, well-beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
peanut oil, enough to come up to 1-inch in a heavy pot
Directions
Cut uncooked chicken breast meat into 1-inch cubes. Salt, to taste. Grind fresh peppercorns over the top, to taste. Mix together, cover, and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or so. Combine ¼ cup lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon active dry yeast in the container of an electric blender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add ¾ cup water, 1 well-beaten egg, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and ½ teaspoon salt. Blend for 30 seconds. Pour batter into a bowl. Dip chicken cubes into batter and deep fry in 1-inch peanut oil (350 degrees to 375 degrees F) until golden. Use a slotted spoon to remove the browned chicken nuggets to a platter covered with paper toweling to drain. Continue in batches until all chicken nuggets are cooked. Remove from paper toweling to a nice serving plate. These are terrific served with a sauce, such as Blazin' Hot Wing Sauce (from bettyskitchen). This batter makes about 2 cups, and you may use it for chicken, seafood, or vegetables. It's great! --Betty
Editors Review
There is nothing quite like crunchy chicken nuggets served with a fresh-tasting salad for a quick midweek supper. Here is a simple recipe of this retro favorite that can be whomped up in your kitchen with just a handful of ingredients. These yummy bites are so versatile and sumptuous that even the most fussy eaters won’t be able to resist these crispy treats. Watch this video to learn how to make this crispy delights at home.Chef
