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Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Sweet 'n' Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Sweet 'n' Sour Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: For the Nuggets:; 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon (5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Neutral oil such as canola or nonstick cooking spray, for greasing; For the Sauce:; 1/2 cup (160g) apricot jam or preserves; 2 tablespoons (40g) corn syrup; 2 tablespoons (30ml) water; 5 teaspoons (25ml) distilled white vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) cornstarch; 1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms; 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon (3g) yellow mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper; To Coat and Fry:; 1/2 cup (2.5 ounces; 70g) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch; 1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms; 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper; 3/4 cup (180ml) water; 4 cups (950ml) vegetable oil, for frying

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

40m

This homemade chicken nuggets recipe features juicy, flavorful chicken pieces coated in a crispy, golden crust. Paired with a tangy sweet 'n' sour sauce, it's a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for kids and adults alike. A simple and delicious alternative to store-bought nuggets, these are sure to be a hit at any meal.

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1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 teaspoon (5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms

1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Neutral oil such as canola or nonstick cooking spray, for greasing

1/2 cup (160g) apricot jam or preserves

2 tablespoons (40g) corn syrup

2 tablespoons (30ml) water

5 teaspoons (25ml) distilled white vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) cornstarch

1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms

1/2 teaspoon (3ml) soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon (3g) yellow mustard

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

1/2 cup (2.5 ounces; 70g) all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch

1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms

1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) baking powder

1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

3/4 cup (180ml) water

4 cups (950ml) vegetable oil, for frying

Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Sweet 'n' Sour Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

For The Nuggets

For The Sauce

To Coat And Fry

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Sweet 'n' Sour Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

For The Nuggets

For The Sauce

To Coat And Fry

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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