Summer Recipe: Easy, Tasty Chicken Nuggets

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is more common.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is widely available.

Prepare a plain batter using flour, baking powder, cornstarch, club soda, and vegetable oil.

Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Dip chicken pieces into the prepared batter to coat.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry chicken nuggets in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove nuggets and drain on paper towels.

In another pan, combine pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and onion.

Cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.

Pour sauce over cooked vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add fried chicken nuggets to the sauce and toss to coat.

Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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