♥ Recipe ♥

Recipe below. Save yourself a trip to the drive thru with these homemade nuggets!

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Chicken McNuggets
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup finely ground yellow corn meal
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
Vegetable Oil, for frying
Ranch Dressing, for dipping
Honey Mustard, for dipping, add 1 tablespoon hot sauce for spicy
BBQ sauce, for dipping
Ketchup, for dipping

1.In a heavy bottomed pot heat oil to 350F.
2.In the bowl of a food processor combine chicken, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, parsley flakes, dried oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder. Process into a paste.
3.In a shallow dish combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
4.Whisk together the eggs in another shallow dish.
5.Form 1 tablespoon balls of the chicken mix and flatten into a nugget shape. Dredge nuggets in egg and flour. Add to hot oil and cook until crispy and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Serve with sauces.


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