Gordon Ramsay Chicken Nuggets
  1. Cut the chicken: Slice the breasts into bite-sized chunks, roughly 3cm each. Keep them a similar size so they cook evenly.

  2. Marinate in buttermilk: Put the chicken pieces in a bowl with the buttermilk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well, cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Overnight is better.

  3. Season the flour: Mix the flour with the paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl.

  4. Coat the nuggets: Take each piece from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and press into the seasoned flour. Turn to coat all sides. For extra crunch, dip back into the buttermilk and coat a second time.

  5. Heat the oil: Pour a 1.5cm depth of vegetable oil into a heavy-based pan and heat to 170C (340F). Test with a pinch of flour: it should sizzle immediately.

  6. Fry in batches: Add the nuggets in batches of 8 to 10, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper.

  7. Serve hot: Best straight out of the pan with your choice of dipping sauce.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Nuggets

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Party Food

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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