This is a staple recipe in our home—and always a hit with kids! All you need to do is roughly chop chicken breast, mix with simple seasonings, and drop spoonfuls straight into a frying pan. It couldn’t be easier.
If chopping chicken breast feels like too much work, you can use ground chicken instead and make these nuggets in no time. Thanks to the egg and mayonnaise, the nuggets turn out juicy and tender—not dry like chicken breast often can be. They’re delicious even without a dipping sauce, which also makes them great for lunch boxes.
15 minutes
Chie Nagata (Tsuki)
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 3
Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 10oz boneless, skinless chicken breast (300g)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- A1 egg
- A2tbsp. potato starch (or cornstarch)
- A1tbsp. Japanese mayonnaise
- A1tsp. chicken bouillon powder (or granules)
- A1/2tsp. grated garlic
- Asalt and pepper (to taste, season generously)
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Roughly chop the chicken breast with a knife, then mince and mash it until it resembles ground meat.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the chicken with the (A) ingredients (egg, potato starch, mayonnaise, chicken bouillon, garlic, salt, and pepper) and mix thoroughly using a spoon.
- 3
Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Using two spoons, scoop out bite-sized portions of the mixture and drop them into the pan. (Don't worry about irregular shapes—they fry up crispy and delicious!)
- 4
Pan-fry for 4–5 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
- 5
Enjoy as-is, or serve with ketchup if you like.
RecipeID
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Tips & Notes
・Lightly oil the spoons before scooping to prevent sticking.
・These nuggets have plenty of flavor on their own, but they also go well with ketchup or other dipping sauces.
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She launched her blog, "Tsuki no Kazoku Shokudo" (Tsuki's Family Dining), in 2016. It quickly gained massive popularity, paving her way to becoming a professional culinary expert. Under the concept of "lifelong recipes you'll want to make on repeat," she shares quick, easy, and highly nutritious recipes. Her Instagram account boasts over 340,000 followers (as of June 2026). After becoming a Nadia Artist in 2023, she instantly stole the spotlight and won the "Best of Nadia 2023 Rookie Award," followed by the prestigious "Foodist Award 2023 Grand Prix." Recently, she has been making waves as the "Time-Saving Queen" through her appearances on popular TV shows like Fuji TV's Uwasa no Okyakusama and Nippon TV's Hirunandesu!. She is also the author of five cookbooks published by Fushosha and Takarajimasha.