Best 5 Asian Chicken Nuggets Recipes
Asian chicken nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time and frozen. Asian chicken nuggets are typically made with ground chicken, but you can also use chicken breast or thigh meat. The chicken is seasoned with a variety of Asian-inspired ingredients, such as soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. The nuggets are then coated in a breading mixture and fried until golden brown. Serve Asian chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, plum sauce, or teriyaki sauce.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN NUGGETS
Steps:
- In a large ziploc bag, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, sesame seed oil, garlic, ginger and green onions. Combine the marinade and chicken; marinate around 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally if you remember to.
- Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken and the flour.
- Heat peanut oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees. Add the chicken and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- To make the glaze, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, lemon zest and juice, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water over medium low heat. Bring to a boil, simmering until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the chicken nuggets immediately, tossed or drizzled with the lemon glaze.
ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN NUGGETS
This recipe comes from two different cultures: Asian and American--just like me! This is a very simple recipe. I recommend deep-frying the chicken in a pot or saucepan instead of a frying pan so that it doesn't make a mess on the stove top. Enjoy!
Provided by twelve-year-old chef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 8 nuggets, 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Defrost frozen chicken breast, if needed.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce and ginger to create your marinade.
- Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and marinate them in the honey mixture.
- Take the chicken and cover it in cornstarch, then in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumbs.
- Deep-fry the chicken nuggets.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 931.5, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 304.3, Sodium 2965.1, Carbohydrate 123.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 50.8, Protein 54.9
ASIAN CHICKEN NUGGETS
A great dinner or delicious snack for the kids (and adults) anytime. The nuggets are crispy and have a nice juicy interior! Enjoy!
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss chicken with rice vinegar, greens onions, ginger, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper; chill 1/2 hour to 8 hours. Drain checken well; discard marinade. Dip chicken in crumbs OR Panko; shake off excess.
- Heat 2 tbsps. oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 1/3 to 1/2 of the chicken without crowding until no longer pink in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain on paper towels. Repeat until all chicken is used.
CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS
This is easy and a quick kids meal.
Provided by Bryon Dean Thomas
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour crushed cereal into a separate bowl. Coat chicken pieces in egg mixture. Press chicken pieces into cereal until coated.
- Heat oil and butter together in skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until coating is golden brown and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
- Whisk preserves and water together in a saucepan over medium-low until heated through and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve apricot sauce with chicken nuggets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 128.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS
This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.
Provided by Nichole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
- Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
- Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4174.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- For a crispier coating, double-coat the chicken nuggets in the flour mixture and egg wash.
- If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes.
- To make sure the chicken nuggets are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
These Asian chicken nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their crispy coating and flavorful filling, these chicken nuggets are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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