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Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets

Wendy's Saucy Nuggets – Crispy Bites, Bold Flavors at Home

Recreate Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets at home with crispy bites and bold flavors, perfect for family dinners or game nights.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 nuggets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nuggets
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Or substitute with milk + lemon juice
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped for gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch Enhances crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds smokiness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Use more or less to taste
For the Sauces
  • 0.5 cup Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce Sweet and spicy
  • 0.5 cup Garlic Parmesan Sauce Rich flavors
  • 0.5 cup Buffalo Sauce Classic kick
  • 0.5 cup Ghost Pepper Sauce Intense heat
  • 0.5 cup Honey Mustard Sauce Sweet and tangy
  • 0.5 cup Sweet & Sour Sauce Fruity fusion
  • 0.5 cup Spicy Asian Chili Sauce Asian-inspired

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Wire rack
  • Baking Sheet
  • thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces. Submerge in buttermilk and season with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Marinate for at least one hour, ideally overnight.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper until well blended.
  3. Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to approximately 350°F. Fry coated chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Transfer fried nuggets to a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  6. Prepare chosen sauces by mixing the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
  7. Toss warm, crispy nuggets in selected sauce until well coated. Serve immediately with sides like fries or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 4nuggetsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate chicken overnight and ensure each nugget is thoroughly coated for even crispiness.

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