Paula Deen's Chicken Nuggets
Delight your taste buds with Paula Deen's Chicken Nuggets, an irresistible twist on a classic comfort food favorite. These golden, crispy bites are made with tender, marinated chicken breast pieces soaked in a flavorful buttermilk and hot sauce blend, ensuring ultimate juiciness in every bite. A seasoned coating of flour, cornstarch, and spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder adds the perfect crunch, while fried to golden perfection in vegetable oil. Ready in under 40 minutes, these homemade chicken nuggets are easy to prepare and pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Perfect for a family dinner, game-day snack, or party appetizer, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Keywords: Paula Deen's Chicken Nuggets, homemade chicken nuggets, crispy chicken bites, buttermilk fried chicken.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches each.
Step 2
In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces to the mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for extra tenderness.
Step 3
In another medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the coating mixture.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Make sure the oil is hot enough to ensure a crispy texture, but not smoking.
Step 5
Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, letting any excess liquid drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
Step 6
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each batch for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Step 7
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 8
Serve the chicken nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1222.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5274.4 |
| Total Fat 495.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 322.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3242.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.5g | |
| Protein 129.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 130.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 359.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1464.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories