Crispy Chicken Nuggets (McNuggets Copycat) (Printable Format)

Homemade chicken nuggets made with pure chicken breast in a light, crispy batter. Double-fried for extra crunch.

# What You'll Gather:

01 - 3 chicken breasts, boneless skinless.
02 - 2 teaspoons salt.
03 - 2 teaspoons pepper.
04 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
05 - 2 teaspoons onion powder.
06 - 2 eggs, divided.
07 - 1 1/2 cups cornstarch.
08 - 3/4 cup water.
09 - 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard.
10 - 1 cup all-purpose flour.

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Blend chicken with seasonings and 1 egg until paste-like.
02 - Form into nuggets with wet hands, freeze 15 minutes.
03 - Mix water, egg, seasonings, flour for batter. Put cornstarch in separate bowl.
04 - Dip in cornstarch, then wet batter.
05 - Fry 2-3 minutes per side.
06 - Fry again 5 minutes for extra crispiness.

# Important Tips:

01 - Double frying ensures thorough cooking.
02 - Uses 100% chicken breast, no fillers.

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