ALWAYS TENDER-NO FRILLS STYLE NUGGETS
These are the perfect nuggets for kids and adults! This a a basic recipe that is not overly seasoned. I love to add cajun seasoning to mine…but when I want them for a basic chicken mini sandwich for breakfast or to dip them in a yummy dip or if I am feeling children. This is the recipe I go to.
They are so tender and juicy….due to soaking them in buttermilk. I promise. It is a game changer!
The flour mixture yields a very light thin crust that everyone loves!
Give it a try and let me know how you like them!
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This recipe yield a tender and juicy nugget. If spicier flavor is desired read notes.
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[recipe-ingredients]
– 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cubed into bit size chunks
– 3/4 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup (heaping) flour
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
– 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper, granulated garlic (you want to see the flecks in the flour)
– 1 egg
– 1 Tablespoon water
– 1/4-1/3 cup oil for frying
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[recipe-directions]
Add chicken chunks to a bowl and stir in buttermilk. Let soak 5 minutes while assembling dredging station.
– Mix together dry ingredients and place in a shallow bowl or plate.
– Mix egg with water and pour into another shallow bowl.
– Heat oil over medium high heat in a heavy bottom pan or dutch oven for shallow frying. (About 35O F)
– Working a few at a time, dredge chicken into eggs then roll in flour.
– Place in oil and cook until light browned then flip. Cook until thermometer reads 160. (These will cook quickly) Remove and drain on paper towel lined baking sheet.
*If a spicier nugget is for you add 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning to egg and flour mixture
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