Spicy Chicken Nuggets

5 from 3 votes

These spicy chicken nuggets are a copycat Chick-fil-A spicy nuggets recipe that tender and juicy on the inside, crispy and crunchy on the outside, and definitely a favorite nugget recipe you are going to enjoy too!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Marinating Overnight1

Total Time1 40

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Nuggets, Cihck-fil-A Spicy Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Servings: Servings

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Buttermilk Brine

2 cups buttermilk
1 cup pickle juice
½ cup hot sauce

For the Dredging Station

1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
⅛ cup hot sauce, Cholula
2 cups Panko® breadcrumbs
½ cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Slap ya Mama®
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
teaspoon onion powder
vegetable oil
Ranch dressing

Instructions

In a medium bowl, or heavy-duty ziploc baggie, mix buttermilk, pickle juice, and hot sauce together. Add chicken breasts, cover, or seal, and marinate overnight.
After the chicken has marinated, cut into nugget size pieces.
In a large cast iron skillet, or frying pan, heat oil over medium high heat.
Using 3 separate bowls, or shallow containers, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce together in the first bowl.
Whisk together flour and cornstarch in the second bowl.
In the third bowl, combine breadcrumbs and seasoning.
Add 6-8 pieces at a time into the buttermilk mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
Cook chicken until golden on each side.
Remove from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels while the remaining chicken is cooked.
Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutritional Values are approximate as it takes into account the total ingredients listed. However, the buttermilk brine will be tossed after marinating the chicken as will the dredging ingredients.

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