Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Crispy and flavorful, Taco Bell's chicken nuggets feature all-white meat chicken marinated in a jalapeño buttermilk and coated in a unique tortilla chip breading.
Ingredients
For the chicken nuggets
- 1 pound all-white meat chicken Cut into nugget-sized pieces
- 1 cup jalapeño buttermilk marinade For flavor and tenderness
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed For breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs To mix with crushed tortilla chips
For the sauces
- 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Spicy ranch sauce
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sweet and spicy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Bell Sauce Taco Bell’s signature sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the chicken pieces in jalapeño buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oil for frying in a deep pan.
- Mix the crushed tortilla chips and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Cooking
- Coat each marinated chicken piece in the tortilla chip and breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the nuggets in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove and let drain on paper towels.
Notes
For the best experience, ask for the nuggets to be served fresh. Pair them with nacho cheese for extra flavor.