Ingredients for marinate chicken Breast :
- Skinless, boneless chicken breasts– 2, cut into medium-sized cubes
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp.
- Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp.
- Red Chilly powder – 1 tsp.
- Yogurt – 1 or 2 Tbsp.
- Salt – To taste
Other Ingredients:
- All purpose flour / Maida – 1 cup
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp.
- Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp.
- Red Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp.
- Salt – 2 pinches
- Eggs – 2, beaten with a pinch of pepper powder and salt
- Bread crumbs (seasoned/ plain ) – 1 cup
- Oil – for deep frying
METHOD:
Step 1:
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. To this add 1/4 tsp. of turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp. of black pepper, 1 tsp. Red chilly powder, yogurt and enough salt. Mix well. Marinate for a minimum of four hours or better overnight.
Step 2:
Combine All purpose flour / Maida with 2 pinches of salt, 1/4 tsp. of turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. Red chilly powder. Place it in a plate.
Step 3:
Take bread crumbs in another plate.
Step 4:
In a bowl, beat eggs with a pinch of black pepper and salt.
Step 5:
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or pan on medium heat for deep frying the chicken pieces.
Step 6:
Coat the chicken pieces one by one, with All purpose flour / Maida mixture. Next dip in beaten egg and then roll in bread crumbs.
Step 7:
Deep fry in oil until brown on both sides, about 5 – 6 minutes at medium heat. Do not overcrowd the pan while frying. Drain on paper towel.
Step 8:
Serve the chicken nuggets with tomato ketchup or mayo dipping sauce.
NOTES:
- If you don’t want to deep fry, you can bake the chicken pieces.
- Do not over fry the chicken pieces.
- If the oil is not hot enough you will get soggy chicken.
