Description
Deliciously crispy and flavorful Spiced Indian Chicken Nuggets made with tender chicken breast marinated in aromatic Indian spices and yogurt, coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, and deep-fried to golden perfection. A perfect appetizer or snack that’s easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
For Frying
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken with yogurt, minced garlic, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and ground pepper. Mix well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and marinate for 10-15 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the chicken.
- Prepare the coating: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Beat the egg in another bowl. Place the bread crumbs in a third bowl for easy coating.
- Coat the chicken pieces: Take each marinated chicken piece and first dredge it in the flour mixture to get a light dusting. Then dip it into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated. Finally, roll the chicken pieces in the bread crumbs to create a crisp outer layer. Place the coated nuggets on a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes to help the coating set.
- Heat the oil for frying: In a deep frying pan or skillet, heat enough oil over medium heat suitable for deep frying. The oil should be hot enough so that a breadcrumb sizzles on contact but not smoking.
- Fry the chicken nuggets: Carefully place the coated chicken nuggets in the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each batch until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. The chicken should be cooked through and tender inside.
- Drain excess oil: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried chicken nuggets and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the Spiced Indian Chicken Nuggets hot with your choice of dipping sauce such as mint chutney, ketchup, or yogurt dip for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure oil is at the right temperature to avoid greasy nuggets; test by dropping a small piece of bread – it should brown within a few seconds.
- Adjust chili powder according to your spice preference for milder or spicier nuggets.
- For extra crispiness, double coat the nuggets by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
- These nuggets can be kept warm in an oven at low heat if frying in batches.
- Leftover nuggets can be reheated in an air fryer or oven to retain crispness.
