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Super Tender Juicy Chicken Nuggets

Super Tender Juicy Chicken Nuggets

This is a recipe for Super Tender Juicy Chicken Nuggets by cooking sous vide and deep frying.

⏱ Prep: 15 min ⏱ Cook: 92 min

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast (sliced into strips)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3.25 cup bread crumbs
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Rub salt all over the chicken.

  2. Arrange the chicken in resealable bags. Vacuum seal using the water displacement method. (check this post to see how)

  3. Sous Vide cook for 1 1/2 hours at 140F.

  4. Slice the cooked chicken breasts into squares.

  5. Place the each piece in a small oval cookie cutter and mold by pressing it using your thumb.

  6. Heat oil in a pot.

  7. Dredge each chicken nugget in flour then dip in beaten egg. Roll over breadcrumbs until coated.

  8. Heat oil in a cooking pot.

  9. Once the oil gets hot, quickly deep fry the nuggets in medium heat until the color turns golden brown. This will take around 2 minutes. Note: No need to fry the chicken longer as the inside is already pre-cooked.

  10. Arrange the tender juicy chicken nuggets in a plate lined with paper towel.

  11. Serve with your favorite dip. Share and enjoy!