Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
These are crunchy, flavour-packed appetisers, perfect for parties or snacking. The chicken is coated in a nacho crust, fried to perfection, and served hot and crispy.
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless chicken thighs
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 eggs
- 300g corn tortilla chips
- Oil for frying
Method
- Prepare the chicken:
- Slice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
- Crush the nachos:
- Crush the corn tortilla chips to a slightly chunky texture. You can use a food processor or place the chips in a food bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Transfer the crushed nachos to a shallow bowl.
- Make the batter:
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the mayonnaise and flour. Whisk until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Coat the chicken:
- Using tongs, dip each piece of chicken into the egg-mayo batter, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Transfer the coated chicken to the bowl with crushed nachos, spooning the nachos over the chicken and pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Fry the chicken:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the coated chicken in batches, cooking on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack with a paper towel underneath to drain any excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the Nacho Chicken Bites immediately while they are hot and crispy. Enjoy them on their own or with your favourite dipping sauce.
Chef’s Tips:
- Crunchier coating: For extra crunch, press the crushed nachos firmly onto the chicken pieces before frying.
- Dipping sauces: Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a classic nacho experience.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: ~22 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Carbohydrates: ~25 g