Copycat Chicken McNuggets With Sweet 'n' Sour Sauce Recipe
"McDonald's chicken nuggets are famous for their uniform and tender meat, savory flavor, and crisp coating. Here's how to make a replica version at home...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Nuggets:
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1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 teaspoon (5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
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1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms
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1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Neutral oil such as canola or nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
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For the Sauce:
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1/2 cup (160g) apricot jam or preserves
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2 tablespoons (40g) corn syrup
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2 tablespoons (30ml) water
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5 teaspoons (25ml) distilled white vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) cornstarch
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1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms
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1/2 teaspoon (3ml) soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon (3g) yellow mustard
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
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To Coat and Fry:
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1/2 cup (5 ounces; 70g) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
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1 teaspoon (3g) chicken-flavored broth powder, such as Orrington Farms
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1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
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3/4 cup (180ml) water
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4 cups (950ml) vegetable oil, for frying
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