# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
→ Marinade
02 - ½ cup buttermilk
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon paprika
→ Breading
07 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1½ cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
10 - 1 teaspoon paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ For Frying
14 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
# Directions:
01 - Combine chicken pieces with buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
02 - Place flour in the first shallow bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the third.
03 - Dredge each marinated chicken piece first in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange coated pieces on a tray.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Serve the nuggets hot with preferred dipping sauces like ketchup, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
