Wild Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Fried panko velveted chicken with 'Sauce Americana' and Chinese noodles
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Ingredients
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Wild Chicken Nuggets
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Velvet the Chicken
In a bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Coat the chicken pieces in the slurry, then let them sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, beat the eggs. In another dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Dip each piece of chicken first in the egg, then coat it in panko breadcrumbs, pressing down to adhere.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- 7
Cook the Noodles
While the chicken is frying, cook the Chinese noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 8
Serve
Serve the wild chicken nuggets with the cooked Chinese noodles and drizzle with 'Sauce Americana'.
