KFC Chicken Nuggets Recipe

The KFC chicken nuggets are small bite-sized chicken snacks. They are dredged in a spicy flour coating and then deep-fried until golden. They are very easy to make and are great for your munchies.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course copycat

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 321 kcal

Equipment

2 Small Bowls
Deep Fryer
Paper Towels
Whisk
Perforated Ladle

Ingredients

8 ounces Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces)
½ cup Self-Rising Flour
1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
1 large Egg
2 tablespoons Hot Sauce
¼ cup Whole Milk
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Instructions

In a deep fryer, add oil and heat it to a temperature of 350℉.
Take a small bowl and mix egg, milk, and hot sauce. Now, take the chicken pieces and dip them in the egg mixture.
Take another bowl, mix self-rising flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. To the flour mixture, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
Dredge the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour. After that, once again dip them in the egg mixture and dredge them in the flour mixture.
Gently place the nuggets in the fryer and fry them for about 5 minutes until they are golden in color.
Then, take them out and drain them using paper towels. Your delicious KFC chicken nuggets are ready!

Video

KFC Chicken Nuggets Original Recipe | TheFoodXP

Nutrition

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