Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
• 1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, optional
• 1 egg
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine chicken and buttermilk; mix well.

In a resealable plastic storage bag, combine bread crumbs, dressing mix, and ground red pepper, if desired; seal bag and shake to mix well.

In a shallow dish, beat egg well. Drain chicken and add to egg, turning to coat. Place chicken in storage bag; seal bag and shake to coat chicken.

Place breaded chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes, or until no pink remains and juices run clear.