These chicken nuggets are crisp, delicious and full of Indian flavors. . I love chicken nuggets but often find them very bland and they lack in flavor.Addition of a few spices and aromatics like coriander, cumin, ginger and garlic, take nuggets to a whole new level.
Chicken nuggets are so easily available outside, at every other fast food joint or on kids menus at restaurants. No child would say 'no' to crisp fried nuggets; but I often worry about the quality of oil and the seasonings & additives used to make them so irresistible.
Making the nuggets at home is so much more healthier and it gives me the satisfaction that I am aware of every ingredient that goes into it.
Baked Chicken Nuggets a la Indian
Boneless Chicken cubes: 350 grams
Egg: 1
Whole Wheat Bread: 3-4 slices
Coriander leaves: 2 tbsp
Olive Oil
Marinade:
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Cumin powder: 1/2 tsp
Paprika powder: 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder: 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Lemon juice: 2 tsp
Ginger - Garlic paste: 1 tsp
- Wash chicken and mix it with all the marinade ingredients. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a food processor blend bread and coriander leaves together to make green crumbs. Remove and keep on a plate.
- Lightly beat the egg with a little salt in another bowl.
- Now dip a piece of chicken in the egg and then place them on the plate of bread crumbs and coat well. Shake off the excess crumbs. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Place them on a greased baking tray / sheet and dribble lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190 degree Celsius for 25-30 mins until golden brown and crisp and chicken is cooked(the time will vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces). Turn the tray around and turn over the nuggets half way through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
- Serve straight out of the oven with tomato ketchup or mayonnaise.
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