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Directions:How To Make JUICY Chicken Nuggets
The trick to making JUICY chicken nuggets is all in the brining of the chicken,
Pickle juice and milk combine like a traditional buttermilk marinade to break down the tough chicken and create a juicy interior.
You don’t want to let it marinate for too long though… just 20 to 30 minutes is all you need.
While your chicken pieces are marinating, mix together the special blend of seasonings and breadcrumbs to coat the chicken.
Drain the chicken and coat each piece of chicken in the simple mixture before deep frying in hot oil.
Why Powdered Sugar?
I know it might sound crazy, but the little bit of sugar that goes into the seasoning blend gives the chicken a delicious, yet subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the paprika, garlic powder and pepper.
How To Fry Chicken Nuggets
In order to give these chicken nuggets that iconic Chick Fil A taste and perfect golden brown color, we’re going to fry them in hot peanut oil.
I have a small fryer that can keep the oil at a consistent temperature, which I love to use for this type of recipe.
However, you can also use a heavy bottomed pot on the stove top and use an oil thermometer to keep track of the temperature.
The temperature of the oil should be 350 degrees F.
Don’t overcrowd the pot with chicken, as this will drop the temperature of the oil.
Work in batches and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the nuggets are a deep golden brown.
Remove fried chicken to a wire cooling rack NOT a paper towel. |
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