Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with bold flavor, these Spicy Chicken Nuggets are everything you crave in a finger food with a fiery twist! Perfectly tender chicken breasts are marinated in a buttermilk and hot sauce mixture to infuse every bite with tangy heat, then coated in a perfectly seasoned flour blend and crunchy panko breadcrumbs for an irresistible texture. A hint of cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic, and onion powder delivers a mouthwatering spice profile that takes these nuggets to the next level. Deep-fried to a tantalizing crunch, they're ideal for game day, family dinners, or snack cravings, and pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or buffalo. Quick to prepare yet full of gourmet appeal, this recipe is your go-to for homemade chicken nuggets that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 250 ml buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 100 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 500 ml vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 inches in size.
In a bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces to the mixture, cover, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for more flavor).
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, beat the egg lightly.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it evenly with the panko breadcrumbs.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
Fry the chicken nuggets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each batch for 4-5 minutes, turning as needed, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the nuggets from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch, buffalo sauce, or honey mustard. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 481.7 g | 618% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.7 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 289.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 5792 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.5 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 186.1 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2138 mg | 45% | |
*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.
