

Breville Test Kitchen
Chicken Nuggets
Say goodbye to mystery meat and hello to nuggets made with chicken breast…and only that. Simply processed with a sprinkling of seasoning, you’re just a deep-fry away to golden crispness. No visits to the freezer aisle required.
30 mins total time
30 mins active time
Easy
Makes about 14
Ingredients
Measurements:
- 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts
cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
divided
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅔ cup (3½ oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Freshly ground black pepper
to season
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and green S-blade™ in the bowl. Add the chicken, ½ teaspoon salt, onion powder and garlic powder and process until a paste has formed.
- 2Place the flour, cornstarch, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- 3Using a tablespoon measure, shape 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a ball, flatten and shape into a nugget. Toss in the flour mixture to coat. Shake off the excess flour and place on a tray. Continue with the remaining chicken mixture.
- 4Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, when hot, add the nuggets and cook until golden brown. Flip the nuggets over and continue cooking until a meat thermometer registers minimum 165°F when inserted in the center. Remove and drain on paper towel.
- 5Serve the nuggets with your favorite sauce.