Dinner for 4
Chicken Nuggets
Breaded chicken pieces soak in buttermilk, then fry in hot oil until crisp and cooked through.
$23.44for 4 servings
$5.86 per serving$23.44 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $23.44 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilRelish, dressings, steak sauceMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 tsp paprika
- 4 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil (optional)
- buttermilk ranch (optional)
- fry sauce (optional)
- ketchup (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the egg, buttermilk, and baking soda in a large bowl, then soak the chicken pieces for 10 minutes.
- Mix the flour, garlic powder, sugar, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Heat 2 quarts of oil to 350 F in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip it back into the buttermilk, and coat it again.
- Fry the nuggets in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per batch, turning once, until golden and 165 F inside.
- Drain the nuggets on a paper towel-lined plate and let them rest for 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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