These fresh chicken nuggets are given a quick pan-fry before finishing up in the oven.
The result is juicy nuggets with a crispy cornmeal coating, served with a pomegranate salsa for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
The holidays have visited and have left much too abruptly. I am not quite sure exactly why this seems to happen, but I seem to be left in the dust. I wish time would slow down just a bit.
I really did not have this in mind at all when I began de-boning the chicken thighs; though I got to thinking about fun food and this popped into my head. I also had a bunch of pomegranate seeds to find some use for and that is how the salsa was born.
Fresh Chicken Nuggets & Pomegranate Salsa
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
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Fresh Chicken Nuggets:
- 2 lbs. boneless - skinless chicken thighs - cut into chunks
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. curry
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- Canola oil for frying
Pomegranate Salsa:
- 1 cup of Pomegranate Seeds - cooked or raw
- 1 jalapeño - grilled
- 1/2 sweet onion - grilled
- 1/2 vine ripe tomato - grilled
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbs. vinegar
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 cloves garlic
- 2 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
Fresh Chicken Nuggets:
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees.
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and add the chicken pieces. Toss the pieces to coat as evenly as possible.
- Heat a large frying pan with 1/4 inch of canola oil. Add a few coated chicken pieces, but do not overcrowd the pan.
- When the chicken is golden on one side, 2 or 3 minutes; flip the pieces get the pieces golden on the other side. Place the pieces in a baking pan to finish cooking.
- Bake about 25 - 30 minutes.
Pomegranate Salsa:
- Combine all of the above in a food processor and give a few good chops.
- Serve with the chicken pieces and cilantro for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
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Thao @ In Good Flavor says
These nuggets look so good and sound so flavorful with the combination of spices you used.
Ordinary J says
These chicken wings look so delicious!!! I love chicken wings. But I had never had pomegranate salsa. You really are creative in terms of making good use of pomegranate:)
Ginny Hartzler says
Oh yum! I eat nuggets a lot, and this is a healthy spin. And our grocery store sells boneless thighs!
Nee says
Hi Catherine , boy , do these nuggets look delicious , the salsa together with the cornbread coated nuggets is the cat' meow. Have a blessed Sunday ....~Nee~ 🙂
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Your salsa sounds lovely.
tanna says
These look WAY better than the nuggets the nuggets the boys love!!! 😉 blessings and hugs ~ tanna
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
These chicken nuggets look soooooooo good!
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine,
This dish must have a ton of flavors! I like the idea of the pomegranate salsa with the chicken nuggets. It is always fun to eat finger foods and I love to do the dip thing. The chicken looks so moist and incredibly delicious! Every time I visit you always have such interesting and yummy foods that are also inviting. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Sunday! Blessings...
Dottie 🙂
Wanda says
My mouth waters every time I come to your kitchen. I just bought chicken thighs at Costco today...Hummmm guess I'll have to try this.
Comedy Plus says
You fix the most wonderful dishes. I'm always drooling when I visit here.
Have a fabulous weekend honey. Big hugs. ♥♥♥