Country Chicken Nuggets
Sink your teeth into crispy, golden perfection with these irresistible Country Chicken Nuggets! Made from tender, bite-sized chicken breasts marinated in tangy buttermilk and egg, these nuggets are coated in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture featuring garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a hint of cayenne for a touch of heat. Each nugget is deep-fried to crunchy perfection, yielding juicy, flavorful chicken encased in a light, crispy crust. Ideal for family dinners, game-day snacks, or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer, these homemade chicken nuggets are quick to make with just 20 minutes of prep time and pair beautifully with classic dips like honey mustard or barbecue sauce. Upgrade your fried chicken game with this ultimate comfort food that will leave everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breasts
- 240 ml Buttermilk
- 1 large Egg
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1000 ml Vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks, about 1.5 inches each.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg until well combined.
Place the chicken chunks into the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor and tenderness.
In a separate large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
Remove chicken chunks from the buttermilk mixture, allowing the excess to drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
Carefully place the coated chicken nuggets into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the nuggets for 4-5 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the process until all the chicken nuggets are fried.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 920.6 g | 1180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.4 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 570.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 658 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 5923 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.8 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 196.2 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
