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Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Sweet 'n' Sour Sauce Recipe
Ingredients (25)
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon (5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
- 1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Neutral oil such as canola or nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1/2 cup (160g) apricot jam or preserves
- 2 tablespoons (40g) corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
- 5 teaspoons (25ml) distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms
- 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) yellow mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup (2.5 ounces; 70g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
- 3/4 cup (180ml) water
- 4 cups (950ml) vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats