Chicken Nuggets

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!

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Misty Tannery

these always tender, no frills copycat style chicken nuggets are always a hit

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Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts cubed into bit size chunks
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup flour (heaping)
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 Tablespoon water
• ¼-1/3 cup oil for frying

Instructions

 

• 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 egg mixture, 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

Notes

This recipe yield a tender and juicy nugget. If spicier flavor is desired read notes.

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