Chicken Nuggets

Homemade chicken nuggets are a delicious and healthier alternative to store-bought versions. Made with tender pieces of chicken coated in a seasoned panko crumb and parmesan mixture, they’re crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Prep time

30 min

Serves

up to 12

Cook time

30 min

THE FACTS
Prepare ahead and crisp up in the oven

Dial up the flavour with chilli or mix herbs

Easy to prepare

Great to share

Can be enjoyed in a bun or roll with lettuce

INGREDIENTS

700g chicken breast

1 tbsp baking soda

2 cups panko crumbs

1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp sweet paprika

1 tbsp sesame seeds

3 eggs (whisked)

1 cup flour

4 cups vegetable oil (or oil of your choice) to shallow fry

Easily customizable with your favorite spices, perfect for kids and adults alike. Trust me, once you experience this Sliver and Bite original you won’t visit the freeze section again. Also new technique unlocked “velveting” it will change the way you cook!

You can follow the directions below or follow along with the...

Real time tutorial

8 min

METHOD

1. Dice chicken into desired size, best is 3cm x 3cm so the nuggets remain moist.

2. (velveting) once diced place in a bowl and sprinkle baking soda over the chicken and mix. Cover and test to side for 20 minutes.

3. Set-up your oil in a fry-pan and your coating station along with the utensils to safely cook your nuggets.

4. after 20 min drown your chicken in water and rinse off with cold water and dab dry with paper towel or tea towel.

5. First coat a piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg wash then fully cover with the panko mixture.

6. Gently lower chicken nuggets into the 160°c oil, lower into the oil with a heat proof utensil so you aren’t splashed. Cook until golden brown or approx. 3 min.

Flip and do the same, try not to turn the nugget over and re-submerge and transfer to a wire rack to drip excess oil.

Once you have cooked all your nuggets place in the oven at approx. 120° to cook just a little more to ensure you have cooked the nuggets all the way through. Dunk into your favourite sauce and enjoy a tasty snack.