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Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
Breading
Frying
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, around 2.5 cm.
- 2
Make Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Marinate
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare Breading
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
Fry Nuggets
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F). Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the right temperature.
- 6
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken pieces from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 7
Fry Nuggets
Carefully place the breaded chicken into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Drain
Remove nuggets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve
- 9
Presentation
Serve the fried chicken nuggets warm with your choice of dipping sauces.
