Name: Chicken nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 700 gram chicken thigh fillets, chopped; 1 small brown onion, chopped; 1 egg; 1/2 cup (35g) stale breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup (50g) packaged breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon chicken salt; vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1/3 cup (80ml) tomato sauce; 2 tablespoon barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon malt vinegar; green salad, to serve; potato wedges, to serve (optional)

Chicken nuggets

A classic fast-food favourite, prepare your own homemade version of golden, crunchy chicken nuggets for your family in no time at all.

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Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

Ingredients

700 gram chicken thigh fillets, chopped

1 small brown onion, chopped

1 egg

1/2 cup (35g) stale breadcrumbs

1/2 cup (50g) packaged breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon chicken salt

vegetable oil, for deep-frying

1/3 cup (80ml) tomato sauce

2 tablespoon barbecue sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon malt vinegar

green salad, to serve

potato wedges, to serve (optional)

Method

1.Place chicken, onion, egg and stale breadcrumbs in a food processor and process until combined. Shape level tablespoon measures of mixture into patties.

2.Combine packaged breadcrumbs and chicken salt on a large plate. Roll chicken nuggets in mixture to coat well.

3.Heat large saucepan on high and add oil to a depth of 5cm. Cook nuggets in hot oil, in batches, until tender and browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.

4.Place tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and mix well to combine. Serve warm nuggets with sauce, green salad and wedges, if desired.

Chicken salt is available in the spice section of supermarkets. Chicken nugget mixture can be made ahead of time. Cover and chill overnight before cooking or make a double batch and freeze half for another meal.
Note

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