Description
Delicious, golden crispy chicken nuggets that are perfect for families and gatherings, offering a delightful crunch and juicy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Dip it back into the buttermilk.
- Coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken nuggets in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double coating the chicken. Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg