Fried Chicken Nuggets with Seaweed

Crispy fried chicken nuggets get an umami boost from soy sauce and mirin, while a hint of nori adds a unique twist. They're easy to make and totally addictive!

Course Snack

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword appetizer, easy recipe, fried chicken, nuggets, seaweed

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 320kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

400 g chicken breasts fillets
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
1 ½ inch piece fresh ginger very finely grated
1 sheet nori finely chopped or crumbled into very small pieces
1/3 cup cornstarch
Oil for frying

Instructions

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.
Combine the soy sauce, mirin and ginger in a small bowl and pour the mixture over the chicken; toss until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the marinade. Set aside for 15 minutes, and then drain off any excess marinade.
Mix the nori with the cornstarch. Using your fingertips, lightly coat each piece of chicken in the cornstarch mixture.
Heat the oil in a pan until moderately hot; add the chicken, 6 to 7 pieces at a time, and fry until golden, turning regularly. Drain on paper towels.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from “The Essential Asian Cookbook”

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