Homemade Crispy Chicken
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these baked sweet chili chicken nuggets! Bursting with flavor and perfectly crispy, these homemade bites combine juicy chicken with a delightful sweet chili glaze, all while keeping it healthy. Say goodbye to greasy takeout and hello to guilt-free indulgence—your taste buds will thank you!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brine your chicken in 6% salt solution for 4-12 hours to break down muscle proteins and increase moisture retention by up to 30%.technique6% salt solution, 4-12 hours
- ✓Double-dredge using a 3:1 flour-to-cornstarch ratio in your coating because cornstarch creates a lighter, crispier crust due to its lower protein content.ingredient3:1 flour-to-cornstarch ratio
- ✓Maintain oil temperature at exactly 325°F because higher temps burn the coating before the meat cooks, while lower temps create soggy, oil-absorbed breading.equipment325°F
- ✓Let coated chicken rest 15-20 minutes before frying so the coating hydrates and adheres better, preventing separation during cooking.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Add 1 tablespoon buttermilk powder per cup of flour in your dredge to create lactic acid reactions that tenderize and add tangy flavor complexity.ingredient1 tbsp per cup flour
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Homemade Crispy Chicken
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these baked sweet chili chicken nuggets! Bursting with flavor and perfectly crispy, these homemade bites combine juicy chicken with a delightful sweet chili glaze, all while keeping it healthy. Say goodbye to greasy takeout and hello to guilt-free indulgence—your taste buds will thank you!
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brine your chicken in 6% salt solution for 4-12 hours to break down muscle proteins and increase moisture retention by up to 30%.technique6% salt solution, 4-12 hours
- ✓Double-dredge using a 3:1 flour-to-cornstarch ratio in your coating because cornstarch creates a lighter, crispier crust due to its lower protein content.ingredient3:1 flour-to-cornstarch ratio
- ✓Maintain oil temperature at exactly 325°F because higher temps burn the coating before the meat cooks, while lower temps create soggy, oil-absorbed breading.equipment325°F
- ✓Let coated chicken rest 15-20 minutes before frying so the coating hydrates and adheres better, preventing separation during cooking.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Add 1 tablespoon buttermilk powder per cup of flour in your dredge to create lactic acid reactions that tenderize and add tangy flavor complexity.ingredient1 tbsp per cup flour