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Fried Chicken Nuggets

A simple but flavorsome family-friendly meal fora snack party!Deep frying gives these chicken nuggets a crispy and golden browntexture with deliciousness.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course poultry, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 722 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicekn breasts cut into nugget-sized chunks
  • 4 cups pickle juice
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • as required salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1½ tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the chicken chunks and pickle juice and coat well.
  • Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • In a shallow bowl, add the flour, spices, salt and black pepper and mix well.
  • In a separate shallow bowl, add eggs, milk and hot sauce and beat until wellcombined.
  • Remove the chicken chunks from brine and with paper towels, pat dry them.
  • Coat the chicken chunks with the flour and then dip into the egg mixture.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the nuggetsin 3 batches for about 6-8 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the nuggets onto a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Let them rest for about 1 minute.
  • Return the nuggets into the oil and cook for about 2 minutes more.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the nuggets onto a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

You can also use peanut oil instead of vegetable oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 722kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1867mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
Keyword all purpose flour, chicken breasts
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