Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Here’s a simple and delicious Crispy Chicken Nuggets recipe you can make at home:

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🧄 Crispy Chicken Nuggets Recipe

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crisp)

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken
   Place chicken pieces in a bowl with the buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for more flavor).

2. Prepare the Coating
   In another bowl, mix:

   • Flour

   • Cornstarch

   • Paprika

   • Garlic powder

   • Salt and pepper

   In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.

3. Coat the Chicken

   • Remove chicken from buttermilk.

   • Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then dip back into the buttermilk briefly, then roll in breadcrumbs.

   • Press crumbs firmly to ensure they stick well.

4. Fry the Nuggets

   • Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

   • Fry nuggets in batches (don’t overcrowd) for 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

   • Drain on paper towels.

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🧂 Optional Dipping Sauces:

• Honey mustard

• Ranch

• BBQ

• Spicy sriracha mayo

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Would you like a baked or air-fryer version of this recipe too?