Natty Nugs Recipe
Fresh seasoned chicken breast bites are lightly battered and flash-fried until golden brown. Honey mustard.
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Breading
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each piece of marinated chicken first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture to create a light batter.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6