FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS

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In El Dorado, Arkansas, Dorothy Smith stirs together pancake mix and lemon-lime soda to create the quick coating for these tender chicken chunks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2-2/3 cups pancake mix
1-1/2 cups lemon-lime soda
1/4 cup butter, melted
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

Place chicken in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear, stirring every 2 minutes; drain. In a shallow bowl, combine the pancake mix, soda and butter., Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°. Dip chicken cubes into batter; fry in oil, in batches, for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.