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POPCORNERS® Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

15 min

Total Time:

30 min

Servings:

4

Prepared with bite-sized chicken pieces and gluten-free flour, these simple chicken nuggets are pan-fried with olive oil and finished with butter for a wonderful flavor and crust.  

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

    In food processor, pulse POPCORNERS® Sea Salt until finely ground. Transfer to shallow dish.

  • 2

    In another shallow dish, whisk together gluten-free flour, salt and pepper.

  • 3

    In third shallow dish, whisk together egg, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

  • 4

    Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture and coat in crushed POPCORNERS®. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking tray. Let stand for 10 minutes (this will help dry out and set the crust for a crispy coating).

  • 5

    Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F.

  • 6

    In large skillet set over medium heat, heat oil. Cook breaded chicken, flipping once, for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to another parchment paper–lined baking tray.

  • 7

    Bake for 8 to 10 min or until cooked through. Drizzle with melted butter before serving.

Tips & Tricks

  • Serve chicken nuggets with your favorite sauce for dipping like barbecue sauce, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salsa, plum sauce or honey mustard.
  • Substitute gluten-free flour with regular all-purpose flour if preferred.

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