Name: Pickle Juice Brined Chicken Nuggets (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken Breast-cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup Dill Pickle Juice; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Salt; 3 cups Vegetable Oil

Pickle Juice Brined Chicken Nuggets

Classic chicken nuggets with a tangy twist from a pickle juice brine. These are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping.

Recipe tier

Classic chicken nuggets with a tangy twist from a pickle juice brine. These are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 10

Chicken
1 lb 450 g Chicken Breast-cut into 1 inch pieces
Brine
1 cup 240 mL Dill Pickle Juice
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion Powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Breading
1 cup 120 g All-Purpose Flour
cup 60 g Panko Bread Crumbs
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Frying
3 cups 720 mL Vegetable Oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Brine ingredients. Add Chicken and ensure it is fully submerged. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
In a separate bowl, combine all Breading ingredients.
Remove Chicken from the brine and dredge in the Breading mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
Heat Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully add Chicken to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove Chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.