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Burger King New Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Mary Johnson

Burger King New Chicken Nuggets Copycat Recipe

Crispy, juicy homemade chicken nuggets inspired by Burger King's new chicken nuggets. Tender white-meat chicken is marinated, coated in seasoned breading, and fried until golden and crunchy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • For the Crispy Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • For Frying
  • Vegetable or canola oil as needed

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Shallow bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized, bite-sized nugget pieces.
    Burger King New Chicken Nuggets Recipe
  2. Marinate: Combine buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the breading: Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder in a shallow bowl.
  4. Coat the nuggets: Remove each chicken piece from the marinade, let the excess drip off, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  5. Heat the oil: Heat frying oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to approximately 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry: Fry the nuggets in small batches for about 3–5 minutes, or until golden, crispy, and cooked through.
  7. Check temperature: Make sure the center of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Drain and serve: Transfer the nuggets to a wire rack and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • This is a homemade copycat recipe inspired by Burger King's new chicken nuggets, not Burger King's official proprietary recipe.
  • Cornstarch helps create a lighter and crispier coating.
  • Don't overcrowd the frying pan because this can lower the oil temperature.
  • Keep the oil close to 350°F for an evenly golden crust.
  • For an air-fryer version, cook at 400°F for approximately 9–12 minutes, flipping halfway through and ensuring the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Serve with honey mustard, BBQ, Buffalo, sweet and sour, ranch, or savory dipping sauce.