- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating & tenderness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika (for extra flavor)
For the Crispy Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch (for ultra crispiness)
- 1 tsp baking powder (lightens the coating)
- ½ tsp salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color & flavor)
- 1 egg (beaten)
For Frying (or Alternative Methods)
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola oil)
- For Baking: Use cooking spray
- For Air Frying: Lightly spray nuggets with oil