Description
Hot Honey Chicken Nuggets are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy, golden chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for game nights or as a late-night snack, these nuggets are sure to impress family and friends alike. With an effortless preparation process and a flavorful punch, you’ll want to whip up this delicious dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (salt and pepper), another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko mixed with garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken nuggets in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from oil, drain briefly on paper towels, then drizzle with hot honey and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg