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Bang bang chicken nuggets

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Bang bang chicken nuggets, from the video Makes 23
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Ingredients
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  • boneless skinless chicken breast
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
Cut boneless skinless chicken breast and thighs into 1 to 1.5 inch strips, then across about every inch.
  • bread crumb
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • paprika
  • cayenne
  • garlic powder
  • oil
Pulse in a food processor with bread crumb, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and a little drizzle of oil to a small grind, not pureed.
Scoop portions of about a couple of tablespoons onto a sheet pan; cover and chill.
  • cornstarch
  • self-rising flour
Mix cornstarch and self-rising flour thoroughly in a bag. With wet fingers form the portions into balls, toss five or six at a time in the bag to coat, shake off excess, and shape into flat ovals.
Refrigerate uncovered a couple of hours so the starch adheres (optional).
  • mayonnaise
  • honey
  • sriracha hot sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • ground Szechuan peppercorn
Sauce: whisk mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, a little sesame oil and optional ground Szechuan peppercorn; taste and adjust; refrigerate.
  • vegetable oil
Shallow fry in vegetable oil over medium-high a couple of minutes per side until golden brown; keep finished ones in a warm oven.
  • green onions
Toss the nuggets in a bowl with sliced green onions and a couple of ladles of sauce; plate, drizzle with sriracha and top with more green onions.