Crispy and Fluffy with Chicken Breast!
Chicken breast nuggets are a popular meat dish in Japanese homes, made with low-fat, high-protein chicken breast and finished with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Nuggets are particularly popular with children and are a frequently served as a side dish, a snack, or in bento (lunch boxes).
This simple recipe turns chicken breast into a moist and juicy feast with a crispy outside. It’s surprisingly easy but delivers authentic flavor.
15 minutes
Chiori
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 9 oz chicken breast (1 large)
- A0.5 of a beaten egg
- A2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- A1 tbsp potato starch (katakuriko, or cornstarch)
- A1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- A0.5 tbsp sake (or white wine)
- A0.5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- A1 tsp sugar
- A1 tsp consommé powder (granulated)
- A0.5 tsp grated garlic (or garlic paste from a tube)
- Apepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Remove the skin from the chicken breast, then butterfly and mince it with a knife.
- 2
Place the chicken in a bowl, add the (A) ingredients (egg, flour, potato starch, mayonnaise, sake, Parmesan, sugar, consommé, garlic, and pepper), and knead until sticky.
- 3
Pour vegetable oil into a small frying pan to a depth of about ¾-inches (2 cm). Heat over medium heat. Shape the mixture into nuggets using two spoons and drop it into the oil. Fry for 3–4 minutes, flipping midway, until golden brown, then remove and drain off the excess oil.
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Tips & Notes
・Grated Parmesan cheese is added for richness. You can omit it if you like.
・The texture is intended to be crispy. If you prefer a softer coating, substitute the potato starch with all-purpose flour.
・Shelf life is 2–3 days refrigerated, about 3 weeks frozen.
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