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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Buffalo sauce and butter are tossed on top of crispy baked nuggets for a great game-day dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast cut into nuggets
  • 1 cup panko
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Dip chicken in egg, dredge in salted panko, and place on the pan.
  3. Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
  4. Stir together buffalo sauce and melted butter.
  5. Toss hot nuggets in the buffalo mixture and serve with celery and ranch.

Notes

Cool the sauce slightly so it clings better.