Indian-Spiced Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets placed on a white ceramic plate.

5 from 156 votes

Make your own homemade chicken nuggets with Indian spices for a delicious and unique variation of this classic dish. This recipe is easy to follow and produces crispy and flavorful nuggets that are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: All, Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Hindu

Servings:

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast (cut int 1-inch pieces)
Oil for deep frying

Spice marinade:

2 tablespoon yogurt
2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon salt (adjust as per taste)
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Coating:

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

Marinate the chicken:

Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
To this, add whisked yogurt, minced garlic, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well making sure the chicken pieces are well coated. Cover and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

Coat the marinated chicken:

In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
In another shallow bowl, crack the egg and beat it. Spread the panko crumbs on a wide plate.
Take each chicken cube and coat it in the flour. Next, dip it in the whisked egg. Place it over the panko and coat the chicken well with the crumbs.
Place the coated chicken on a tray. Repeat with the rest of the chicken pieces.
Let the coated chicken sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. This helps the coating stick to the chicken.

Fry chicken nuggets:

Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep saucepan or frying pan. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of panko in it. It should sizzle and immediately come to the top.
Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the chicken in it in batches. Fry until they are crispy and golden. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve with dip of your choice.

Notes

Cut the chicken pieces into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. This also helps create consistent nugget shapes.

Keep your breading station well-organized. Set up a dry hand and a wet hand to coat the chicken pieces. This helps avoid clumping and makes the breading process smoother.

Once you have breaded the nuggets, place them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. This will help to prevent the breading from falling off when you cook the chicken nugget.

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