Housemade Buffalo Chicken "nuggets" Recipe
Crispy fried all-natural chicken tossed in housemade buffalo sauce with a side of housemade cool buttermilk bleu cheese dip
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Ingredients
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For the Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
For the Buffalo Sauce
For the Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dip
Method
For the Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized nugget pieces and set aside.
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
In one bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken piece first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture to coat well.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Nuggets
Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 6
Make the Buffalo Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well and heat until warm.
- 7
Toss the Nuggets
Once the chicken nuggets are cooked, place them in a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly.
For the Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dip
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, crumbled bleu cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Mix Well
Stir the mixture until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
