Spicy and crispy buffalo chicken nuggets recipe

This recipe will guide you through making spicy and crispy buffalo chicken nuggets that are perfect for game days and parties. These nuggets are made with boneless chicken breasts, coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb mixture, and then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce. They are baked until golden and served with a creamy blue cheese dipping sauce. Get ready to impress your guests with these mouthwatering, homemade nuggets!

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
3. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
4. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
5. Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, roll it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
6. Place the coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden and crispy.
8. While the nuggets are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by combining the hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl.
9. In another small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper to make the blue cheese dipping sauce.
10. Once the nuggets are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss to coat the nuggets evenly.
11. Serve the buffalo chicken nuggets hot with the blue cheese dipping sauce on the side.

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