Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Equipment

• Breading Trays Set – 3 Stainless Steel Pans
• parchment paper
• baking sheets
• spider strainer
• GranPappy Electric Deep Fryer
• measuring cups and spoons
• measuring cups and spoons
• food processor

Ingredients 

For the nuggets

• 1 – 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

For the breading

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

For frying

• 3 – 4 cups vegetable oil, or more as needed

Instructions 

1. Place the chicken in the food processor and blend until the chicken is minced. Next, add the spices, cornstarch, and water. Process until combined.
2. Using a 1-1/2 tablespoon measure, shape the chicken mixture into a rectangular shape in your hand and place it on a baking tray with parchment paper and freeze in the freezer for 30 minutes.
3.  Heat approximately 3-4 cups of vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
4.  Dredge each nugget in the flour to cover, then into the egg, and finally, coat it in bread crumbs. 
5. Fry the nuggets in batches, if necessary, in oil for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through the cooking time, if necessary. 
6. Remove to a paper towel-lined platter or tray briefly to absorb some of the excess oil before serving.