I love using my deep fryer every always come out so nice and crispy. This Deep Fried Chicken Nuggets Recipe is a simple recipe, and the deep fried coating on them is delicious. This is a great recipe to serve at a party and with football season coming up it would be a great day recipe. Give this one a try; you won’t be disappointed. Your guests, family and friends will love it. Enjoy adapted from Cook’s Country cookbook.
Deep Fried Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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Author: Admin
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (crushed)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large egg whites
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the water, Worcestershire sauce, and one tablespoon of salt.
- Cut chicken breast into 1 inch pieces. (A little larger than bite size) place the chicken in the salt mixture and marinade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, in a large pie plate come the flour, panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, onion powder, ¾ teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and baking soda.
- In a medium size bowl whisk the egg whites until foamy.
- Drain the chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Coat the chicken in the egg whites and then roll them in the flour mixture placing them on a plate or platter. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting heat the deep fryer to 350F. Roll the chicken one piece at a time in the leftover coating mix and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
