ചിക്കൻ നഗ്ഗറ്റ്സ് ഈസിയായി വീട്ടിൽത്തന്നെ ഉണ്ടാക്കാം | Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Ingredients:

 To marinate:-

• Chicken breast 400g (cut into 1 inch cubes)
• Garlic powder 1 tsp
• Onion powder 1 tsp
• Oregano 1/2 tsp
• Thyme 1/2 tsp
• Pepper powder 1 tsp

 For breading:-

• Bread crumbs 1.5 cups
• Eggs 2
• Maida 2/3 cups

        *Garlic powder 1 tsp

        *Onion powder 1 tsp

        *Pepper powder 1 tsp

        *Oregano 1/2 tsp

        *Thyme 1/2 tsp

 For brining (Optional):

• Curd 1/2 cup
• Salt 2 tsp
• Pepper powder 1 tsp
• Water 2 cups

Method:

• Prepare brining solution by combining curd, salt, pepper and water
• Add the chicken pieces in it  and refrigerate for 4 hours - 12 hours. (This step makes the chicken more juicy and flavorful)
• After 4 hours (or 12 hours) remove the chicken from the solution to a strainer
• Then marinate them with the ingredients listed under 'to marinate'.
• Crack 2 eggs into a bowl
• Keep bread crumbs ready
• In a separate bowl mix together 2/3 cup of maida, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, oregano and thyme
• First coat the chicken pieces with flour mix
• Then dip in eggs
• Then coat in bread crumbs
• Keep them in a plate and rest them for 10 minutes
• Heat up oil for deep frying (desired temperature 176 degree Celsius)
• Fry the chicken pieces in batches.
• Remove from oil after 6-7 minutes
• Serve hot with ketchup or your favorite dip