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crispy buttermilk chicken nuggets in a wide horizontal shot on a white plate with a craggy golden crust and pickles, on a light wood table, natural daylight, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets

Tender and juicy bites with a baked and seasoned crispy crust and buttermilk marinade.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast cut into nuggets
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk for 15 minutes while the oven heats to 400F.
  2. Line a sheet pan and mix breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Lift chicken from the buttermilk and press into the seasoned crumbs.
  4. Arrange on the pan, drizzle with oil, and bake 20 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.

Notes

Even a 15-minute soak makes a noticeable difference.