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Fried Chicken Nuggets

Name: Fried Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2-2/3 cups pancake mix; 1-1/2 cups lemon-lime soda; 1/4 cup butter, melted; Oil for deep-fat frying

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

In El Dorado, Arkansas, Dorothy Smith stirs together pancake mix and lemon-lime soda to create the quick coating for these tender chicken chunks.

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Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2-2/3 cups pancake mix
1-1/2 cups lemon-lime soda
1/4 cup butter, melted
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

Place chicken in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear, stirring every 2 minutes; drain. In a shallow bowl, combine the pancake mix, soda and butter.
Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°. Dip chicken cubes into batter; fry in oil, in batches, for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked chicken: 383 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.

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