Description
An irresistible blend of sweet and savory, these Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Nuggets are golden, crispy, and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into nugget-sized pieces, ensuring uniformity for even cooking.
- In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg wash, then coat in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat; fry nuggets in batches until golden and cooked through.
- While frying, warm honey in a saucepan and add chili flakes or hot sauce if desired.
- Transfer fried nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate, then toss in hot honey.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure oil is hot enough before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, crispy chicken, hot honey, family recipe, comfort food