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Buffalo Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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These Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are crispy, spicy, and perfect for a game day snack or a flavorful appetizer. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, they bring the classic buffalo wing taste into a convenient bite-sized form.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb. Chicken Thighs, cut into 1 1/2″ cubes

Coating

  • 3/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Buffalo Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chicken nuggets to a crispy finish.
  2. Prepare Chicken Coating: Cut the chicken thighs into 1 1/2 inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl, then sprinkle with cornstarch and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
  3. Egg Wash: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. Pour the egg over the coated chicken pieces and toss again to ensure each piece is fully coated with the egg wash. This helps the breadcrumbs stick better.
  4. Breading: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl. One by one, dip each chicken piece into the breadcrumbs, coating all sides completely. Arrange the breaded chicken nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake Nuggets: Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, carefully flip each nugget over and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While the nuggets bake, whisk together the melted butter and Frank’s Red Hot Sauce in a small bowl to create a smooth, spicy buffalo sauce.
  7. Toss Nuggets in Sauce: Once the nuggets are done baking, immediately toss them in the buffalo sauce, ensuring each nugget is well coated with the spicy buttery sauce.
  8. Serve: Serve your Buffalo Chicken Nuggets hot with a side of homemade ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy the perfect combination of crispy, spicy, and savory flavors!

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add extra hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the buffalo sauce mix.
  • You can substitute chicken breast if preferred, but thighs yield juicier nuggets.
  • Ensure nuggets are flipped halfway through baking to achieve even crispiness on both sides.
  • These nuggets can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
  • Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter, crispier texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.

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