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Bang Bang Chicken Nuggets

Bang Bang Chicken Nuggets

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 120 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken

    • 🍗 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs

  • Dry Seasonings

    • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
    • 🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Flour Mixture

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1/3 cup cornstarch
    • 1/3 cup self-rising flour

  • For Frying

    • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

  • Sauce

    • 🥚 3/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 🍯 2 tablespoons honey
    • 3 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • Garnish

    • 🧅 1/3 cup green onions

STEPS

1

Cut chicken into about 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces and blend with breadcrumbs, salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and vegetable oil in a food processor until finely ground.

2

Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized portions onto a sheet pan; cover and chill for 30 minutes.

3

Mix self-rising flour and cornstarch in a bag. Shape nuggets and coat them in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.

4

Chill the formed nuggets in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

5

Mix mayonnaise, honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and pepper for the sauce.

6

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and deep-fry nuggets until golden brown and cooked through, approx. 4 minutes.

7

Mix fried nuggets with sauce and garnish with green onions.

8

Serve immediately with remaining sauce on the side.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

634

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 49
    Fats

💡 For extra crispiness, fry the nuggets twice: a quick fry first and then a second one at higher heat.You can substitute Sriracha with another hot sauce depending on your taste preferences.Leftovers can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for better texture.