CINNAMON CHICKEN NUGGETS

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An updated version of an early American recipe that has been in my family since the 1800's. The original version of this dish is mentioned on at least one episode of 'Little House on the Prairie.'

Provided by Paige W.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups oil for frying
2 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup honey
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup ground cinnamon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet or fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange paper towels on a baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk , and honey; set aside. Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a large resealable plastic bag; shake until blended. Dip chicken in egg mixture, and then add to flour mixture. Seal the bag, and shake to coat chicken with flour mixture.
  • Place 10 to 12 coated chicken nuggets into hot oil. Cook till done, about 7 to 10 minutes (nuggets will be a dark bronze color). Remove nuggets from oil, and drain well on paper towels. Repeat till all nuggets are cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 130.2 mg, Sugar 35 g

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