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Chicken Nuggets Recipe
with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce
Better than fast food nuggets, this homemade chicken nuggets recipe solves the argument about light or dark meat--do both! Delight your friends and family with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce and several other dipping sauce recipes.
Diet restricted? Check out the gluten-free chicken nuggets version; delicious.
Chicken Nuggets
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 cups flour
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
How to make chicken nuggets:
Cut the chicken breasts into 1/2" x 2" strips. Open the chicken thighs and spread flat, butterfly style. Cut into 4 equal pieces, 2 if the thigh is very small. Season each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4" of oil over a medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, place the flour in a lunch-size paper bag or large plastic bag, add several pieces of chicken, and shake to coat well.
Place the chicken pieces in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, and then fry just a little more for extra crispness. Cook the chicken in batches; don't try to get it all into a skillet at one time. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Option: Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
Prepare as above but do not coat with flour. Instead, brush on a little olive oil, season, and broil until browned but still juicy inside, about 2 or 3 minutes each side.
Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce
Combine 1 cup honey and 1/2 cup Dijon mustard. Note: Best when prepared a day or two ahead of time.
More Dipping Sauces for the Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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