Breville Test Kitchen

Chicken Nuggets

Say goodbye to mystery meat and hello to nuggets made with chicken breast…and only that. Simply processed with a sprinkling of seasoning, you’re just a deep-fry away to golden crispness. No visits to the freezer aisle required.

the Paradice™ 9

+3 more appliances

Shop

30 mins total time

30 mins active time

Easy

Makes about 14

Ingredients

Measurements:

1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts
cut into 1-inch pieces
1½ tsp kosher salt
divided
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
⅔ cup (3½ oz) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
Freshly ground black pepper
to season
½ cup (4 fl oz) vegetable oil

Instructions

1Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and green S-blade™ in the bowl. Add the chicken, ½ teaspoon salt, onion powder and garlic powder and process until a paste has formed.
2Place the flour, cornstarch, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
3Using a tablespoon measure, shape 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a ball, flatten and shape into a nugget. Toss in the flour mixture to coat. Shake off the excess flour and place on a tray. Continue with the remaining chicken mixture.
4Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, when hot, add the nuggets and cook until golden brown. Flip the nuggets over and continue cooking until a meat thermometer registers minimum 165°F when inserted in the center. Remove and drain on paper towel.
5Serve the nuggets with your favorite sauce.