Hot Honey Chicken Nuggets

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  Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  4½ teaspoons kosher salt
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  ¾ Teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste
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  Flour, All-Purpose, White(540g)
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  Garlic powder(15g)
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  Sugar, Granulated White(15g)
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  Cayenne Pepper, Ground(3g)
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  Paprika, Ground(8g)
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  Egg, Whole, Large
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  Buttermilk, Cultured, Low-Fat(240g)
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  1 teaspoon baking soda
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  Vegetable oil
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  Butter(120g)
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  Honey(120g)
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  Sriracha sauce(120g)

Instructions

1. 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized nugget pieces (about 1½ inches each). In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until combined. In a second shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, sugar, cayenne pepper, and paprika until evenly distributed.
2. 2Working in batches, add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture and toss to coat thoroughly, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Roll each piece through the flour mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres on all sides.
3. 3Attach a deep-fry thermometer to a large, heavy pot and add the vegetable oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 325°F (about 8–10 minutes).
4. 4Once the oil is at temperature, carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil in small batches (do not overcrowd). Cook for 3–4 minutes, turning halfway through, until deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate. Allow the oil to return to 325°F between batches before cooking the remaining chicken.
5. 5While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat (about 2–3 minutes). Whisk in the honey and sriracha sauce until fully combined and smooth.
6. 6Divide the cooked nuggets evenly into 4 airtight containers while still warm. Pour the hot honey sauce into a separate small container or drizzle over the nuggets, depending on your preference for storage and reheating.