Host Joel Gamoran prepares Magic Chicken Nuggets on Homemade Live!, Season One, Episode Threet (“Cooking for Kiddos.”)
Serves FourINGREDIENTS
FOR THE HOMEMADE HEALTHIER SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:
¼ cup honey¼ cup ketchup2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
FOR THE CHICKEN NUGGETS:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into nugget-sized pieces2 teaspoons salt, dividedBlack pepper2 tablespoons lemon juice⅓ cup plus ¼ cup all-purpose flourOil spray (for air frying)2½ cups corn flakes, crushed (adjust coarseness to your liking)¼ cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs1 tablespoon ground mushroom powder1 tablespoon nutritional yeastTO PREPARE
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
STEP ONE. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients.
STEP TWO. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
CHICKEN NUGGETS
STEP THREE. Cube the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces (about 1 inches big). Mix the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and lemon juice. The recipe can be held at this stage for 30 minutes to 2 hours if needed.
STEP FOUR. In a separate bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, ¼ cup flour, and ½ teaspoon salt. Adjust the coarseness of the cornflakes to your liking; some prefer a finer crumb, while others like it a bit coarse.
STEP FIVE. In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ground mushroom powder, nutritional yeast, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Set aside.
STEP SIX. Arrange three bowls: ⅓ cup flour in one, the egg mixture in the second, and the cornflake mixture in the third.
STEP SEVEN. Dip each chicken nugget first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the cornflakes mix. Make sure to coat each nugget thoroughly by pressing the cornflakes onto them.
STEP EIGHT. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the coated chicken nuggets on the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray oil on the nuggets liberally, covering all surfaces. Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden and crispy, flipping them over halfway through the cooking time.
STEP NINE. Serve your healthier air-fried chicken nuggets with the homemade sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
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