The Best Chicken Nuggets
Get ready to indulge in irresistibly crispy homemade chicken nuggets that rival your favorite fast-food treat! Juicy chicken breast is coated in a flavorful blend of seasoned breadcrumbs and a touch of Parmesan for that extra crunch. Perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, these nuggets are sure to become a family favorite!
Prep
30
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- flour (to taste)
- paprika powder (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- sparkling water (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and place them in a blender.
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and paprika powder to taste. Mix well.
- 3
Shape the mixture into nuggets and place them in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
- 4
In the meantime, prepare the coating by mixing 4-5 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and paprika powder in a bowl.
- 5
Add 1-2 glasses of sparkling water and stir until smooth.
- 6
Dip the frozen nuggets into the coating and then fry them in hot oil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze the shaped nuggets for exactly 20-30 minutes to firm the protein matrix without ice crystal formation, preventing them from falling apart during frying.timing20-30 minutes
- ✓Use sparkling water in your batter because CO2 bubbles create steam pockets when they hit 350°F oil, resulting in 40% more lift and crispiness than regular water.ingredient350°F activation
- ✓Maintain oil temperature at 325-350°F for nuggets because lower temps create soggy coating while higher temps burn the exterior before the 165°F internal temperature is reached.technique325-350°F oil, 165°F internal
- ✓Blend chicken only until just combined (10-15 seconds) to avoid overworking proteins which creates a dense, rubbery texture instead of tender nuggets.technique10-15 seconds
- ✓Use a 5:1 flour to liquid ratio in your batter for optimal coating thickness that won't slide off but won't be too thick to cook through properly.ingredient5:1 ratio
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Prep
30
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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The Best Chicken Nuggets
Get ready to indulge in irresistibly crispy homemade chicken nuggets that rival your favorite fast-food treat! Juicy chicken breast is coated in a flavorful blend of seasoned breadcrumbs and a touch of Parmesan for that extra crunch. Perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, these nuggets are sure to become a family favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- flour (to taste)
- paprika powder (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- sparkling water (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and place them in a blender.
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and paprika powder to taste. Mix well.
- 3
Shape the mixture into nuggets and place them in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
- 4
In the meantime, prepare the coating by mixing 4-5 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and paprika powder in a bowl.
- 5
Add 1-2 glasses of sparkling water and stir until smooth.
- 6
Dip the frozen nuggets into the coating and then fry them in hot oil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze the shaped nuggets for exactly 20-30 minutes to firm the protein matrix without ice crystal formation, preventing them from falling apart during frying.timing20-30 minutes
- ✓Use sparkling water in your batter because CO2 bubbles create steam pockets when they hit 350°F oil, resulting in 40% more lift and crispiness than regular water.ingredient350°F activation
- ✓Maintain oil temperature at 325-350°F for nuggets because lower temps create soggy coating while higher temps burn the exterior before the 165°F internal temperature is reached.technique325-350°F oil, 165°F internal
- ✓Blend chicken only until just combined (10-15 seconds) to avoid overworking proteins which creates a dense, rubbery texture instead of tender nuggets.technique10-15 seconds
- ✓Use a 5:1 flour to liquid ratio in your batter for optimal coating thickness that won't slide off but won't be too thick to cook through properly.ingredient5:1 ratio