Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Deliciously seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these homemade chicken nuggets are super crispy and are made with real chicken breasts and make a great appetizer, lunch or dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 22 Nuggets
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Beer Batter
- 1 cup tempura
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- ¾ cup beer
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
For the Chicken Filling
- Using a food processor, finely ground/mince chicken and place in a large bowl.
- Add egg and seasonings. Mix until combined.
- Form into nugget size pieces and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flash freeze nuggets for 20-30 minutes.
For the Beer Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together then slowly add the beer, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chicken nugget into the batter and gently add a few at a time into the hot oil.
- Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, depending on how hot your oil is.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Continue cooking until all the chicken and batter is used.
- Now, add a few pieces at a time back into the hot oil and cook for another couple minutes for a double crispy deep fried treat.
- Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 72mg | Vitamin A: 173IU | Calcium: 4mg