like most kids, my kids love chicken nuggets!!!! who am i kidding, so do i!!! but this recipe has been a family favorite since long before my kids came along. it is not super hard, but does take more time than hitting a drive through... but it is well worth it! it is also perfect for parties for finger foods or appetizer!!!
{captain crunch chicken nuggets}
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-2 in. cubes
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
5 cups captain crush cereal, crushed
vegetable oil for frying
Pre-heat fryer to high or 400 degrees. If you do not have a fryer, you can fill a pot with oil and heat to 400 degrees.(using a oil thermometer)
In a small bowl, combine flour, 1 tsp salt & pepper. Mix well. In a separate bowl- mix milk & beaten eggs. In 1 more bowl place crushed cereal & remaining salt.
In small batches, dredge chicken in flour, then egg, & then cereal. Place into fryer. Not too many at a time... or you will overflow your fryer-- like my husband did not too long ago!
Fry chicken until golden brown on both sides. You may have to flip them. Remove onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Serve with honey mustard(recipe to follow) or BBQ sauce. I prefer either Sweet Baby Rays or Famous Dave's BBQ sauce with about a TBSP of mayo per 1/2 cup to soften the acidity... but whatever floats your boat!
Honey Mustard-
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup mustard
3 TBSP honey
In a small bowl, mix together mayo & mustard until well combined. Add honey & still well. Taste & add a little more of any of the ingredients to get to desired taste.