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Crispy Southern-Style Chicken Nuggets

Savor every bite of these delightfully crisp and tender chicken nuggets, seasoned with a flavorful Southern-inspired blend of spices. Perfect for sharing with family and friends on a fun night in!
4
38 min
TOTAL TIME
543
CALORIES
$1.87
PER SERVING
Crispy Southern-Style Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
5 SERVINGS
Garlic Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Onion Powder
1 tsp onion powder
Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Chicken Breasts
2 lbs chicken breasts
boneless and skinless
Buttermilk
1 cup buttermilk
Egg
1 large egg
Powdered Sugar
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Paprika
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt
1 tsp salt
Peanut Oil
peanut oil
for frying
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
All-purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
13 STEPS
18 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
38 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
3
Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, making sure they are well covered.
4
Cover the bowl and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
5
In a gallon-sized ziplock bag, mix the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and then add the chicken pieces to the ziplock bag.
7
Seal the bag and shake thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
8
In a large cast iron skillet or frying pan, pour peanut oil to a depth of 2 inches.
9
Heat the oil to 350°F over medium-high heat.
10
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
11
Fry the chicken nuggets, turning once halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
12
Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
13
Serve the crispy Southern-style chicken nuggets hot and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
36g
CARBS
22g
FAT
44g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
PEANUTS
WHEAT
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