Chicke Nuggets

 Chicken Nuggets

 

Instead of going to a fast food place or restaurant, why not save some money and make your own chicken nuggets.  This is a simple recipe, made with tender white chicken meat.  Each piece is coated with a spicy buttermilk batter and then dipped in seasoned flour. You can bake the chicken nuggets, or deep-fry them.

Ingredients

3 large boneless, chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 c. flour
1 Tbs. paprika
2 tsp. kosher or sea salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. buttermilk

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°. You'll need a baking pan. You can line the baking pan with parchment paper.

 

In a bowl, add the chicken. Pour in the buttermilk and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. 

In a low sided bowl or pan, combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and baking soda.

 

Remove a few pieces of chicken from the buttermilk and allow the excess to drip off. Place a few pieces of the chicken in the flour mixture. Toss them in the flour until all sides are coated. 

Place the chicken on a baking pan.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the chicken nuggets over.  Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and crisp.  You can also deep-fry the chicken nuggets is a deep fryer.

 

Serve and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.