Ingredients
2 pounds ground chicken
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt, Diamond Crystal
1/2 cup cornstarch
Wet batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, Diamond Crystal
2 cups club soda, very cold
Oil for frying
Instructions
Prep the nuggets:
1-Set up your dredging station: Set up your dredging station. Prepare a large sheet tray with parchment paper. Add the cornstarch to a plate or small sheet tray.
2-In a large bowl, add the ground: In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, spices, and salt. Use your hands to combine the mixture, making sure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
3-Using oiled hands, scoop out a heaping: Using oiled hands, scoop out a heaping tablespoon of the ground chicken and form it into a chicken nugget shape. Then, coat the nugget in the cornstarch and place it on the sheet tray. Freeze the tray of nuggets for 2 hours or until firm.
4-When your nuggets are frozen, prepare the: When your nuggets are frozen, prepare the wet batter and heat your frying oil. Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot halfway with oil and set it over medium heat.
5-While the oil heats, whisk together the: While the oil heats, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt in a medium bowl. Then, pour in the cold club soda and gently fold the mixture with a fork just until combined, the batter should remain slightly lumpy. Don’t overmix; simply break up any large clumps.
For frying:
6-Once the oil has reached 350℉, remove: Once the oil has reached 350℉, remove the sheet tray of nuggets from the freezer. Have a paper towel-lined plate or sheet tray ready for draining the oil from the nuggets and a spider or tongs within reach.
7-Dip 5 nuggets into the wet batter: Dip 5 nuggets into the wet batter. Use a fork to lift them out, letting the excess batter drip off a bit, and then place them directly into the oil. Only do a few nuggets at a time to avoid dropping the temperature of the oil. Fry the nuggets for 4-6 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
8-Now, remove the nuggets from the oil: Now, remove the nuggets from the oil and let them drain on the prepared plate. Continue frying the remaining nuggets in batches.
9-Serve immediately while hot, with your favorite: Serve immediately while hot, with your favorite dipping sauces and toppings.
Last Step:
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- Cook Time: 30 min
- Method: stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 64kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
