Deep Fried Buttermilk Coconut Chicken Nuggets Food

HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Place the flour in a resealable plastic bag and season with the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken pieces in the bag with the flour and toss to coat (work in batches). Transfer the breadcrumbs to a rimmed plate, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl. Remove a piece of chicken from the flour, dip in the egg mixture, then the breadcrumbs, gently pressing the crumbs into the chicken, and set on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces to the pan (work in batches if needed) and brown on each side, about 8 minutes total. Use a spatula to transfer the chicken nuggets to a paper-towel-lined plate. Salt while hot and serve.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Toss the chicken, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 1 hour.
• Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360.
• Mix the flour, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Remove the dark meat from the buttermilk, shake off the excess and roll in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour, place in the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes (adjust the heat as needed). Drain on paper towels.
• Reheat the oil to 360 degrees F. Repeat with the chicken breasts and wings, frying for about 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Toss together chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.
• Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.
• Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
• Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
• Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

COCONUT-CURRY FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH MANGO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In large bowl, gently stir together chicken, coconut milk, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• In 10- or 12-inch skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 to 3 inches vegetable oil over medium heat or to 350°F.
• While oil is heating, in food processor, place all Sauce ingredients. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until pureed. Spoon sauce into serving bowl; set aside.
• In another large bowl, place Bisquick mix. Remove chicken for milk mixture; place in bowl with Bisquick mix. Toss to coat. Add chicken pieces, one at a time, to hot oil. Fry 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Do not over-crowd skillet; if needed, fry in batches.
• Serve chicken nuggets with mango dipping sauce.

CRISPY FRIED COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Combine milk and vinegar in a bowl. Add tenderloins. Place in the refrigerator to soak for 1 to 2 hours.
• While chicken soaks, prepare egg coating by whisking together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Prepare dry coating by pulsing coconut in the bowl of a food processor until it resembles large bread crumbs. Add almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and chili powder. Pulse to combine.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove chicken from milk mixture; discard mixture.
• Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then in the coconut coating, pressing generous amounts into the meat.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently drop coated chicken into the hot oil and fry until golden and no longer pink in the centers, working in batches, about 6 minutes per side. Place fried pieces in the oven to keep warm between batches.

DEEP-FRIED BUTTERMILK-COCONUT CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 350 degrees, in a heavy pot, or deep fryer.
• In a bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk and the beer; mix well.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and the salt; add to the buttermilk/egg mixture, mix well (batter should have the consistency of a thin pancake batter).
• Dredge the chicken pieces into the all-purpose flour.
• Then dip into the buttermilk mixture to coat.
• Then roll into the coconut.
• Deep fry until a light golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.

CRISPY COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium pot, add 2 - 3 Inches of oil. Turn burner to medium and allow oil to get nice and hot. The perfect temperature should be 365*F
• In a bowl mix cornstarch, salt, pepper & cayenne pepper. Set aside.
• In a second bowl, add 3 eggs and lightly beat.
• In a third bowl add coconut flakes.
• Take chicken and douse in cornstarch mixture.
• Then dip into eggs and cover well.
• Then dip in coconut and set aside on a plate. Do this to all chicken.
• Once chicken is ready, check oil. Place the end of a wooden spoon in the oil. If bubbles form around the spoon the oil is ready. If bubbles do not form around the spoon then the oil is not hot enough.
• Once oil is hot enough, GENTLY add chicken one piece at a time to oil, ensuring chicken does not touch and stick together upon initial contact into oil.
• Cook chicken for approximately 4 minutes then flip and allow the other side to cook.
• Cook second side for an additional approximate 4 minutes.
• Gently remove golden chicken and set on a paper towel lined plate.
• Cook chicken in batches if all does not fit into pan.
• Once all chicken is cooked, serve with your favorite sauce.
• We enjoyed this plain, with honey, with an orange sauce and with sweet & sour sauce. Choose your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in a bowl. Remove chicken from bag and arrange on a sheet of wax paper. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 cup breadcrumb mixture. Turn chicken, and sprinkle with remaining breadcrumb mixture. Arrange chicken strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.