Little 'uns Recipe
Jumbo Tender, WING, or Dark Meat NUGGETS, 1 Side & Drink
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Ingredients
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Nuggets
Side Dish
Drink
Method
Nuggets Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs or drumsticks into nugget-sized pieces.
- 2
Make Coating
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 3
Prepare Wet Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until smooth.
- 4
Coat Nuggets
Dip the chicken pieces first into the wet mixture and then into the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
Cooking
- 5
Fry Nuggets
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the coated chicken nuggets in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 6
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the chicken nuggets with a side of French fries and your choice of soda or juice.
