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
xo
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Pam says
I have a feeling these nuggets taste AMAZING with that salsa!
Queen of Spices says
Love chicken nuggets when made at home with love and care. Perfect finger food.
Giovanna @ Love, Thyme and Honey says
Fun! I really like chicken nuggets but I'm always concerned about purchasing convenience foods... Your recipe is perfect because I can have the delicious chicken nuggets while keeping my peace of mind. ":) Thanks!
la cucina di Molly says
Che ricetta invitante, adoro le pepite di pollo, con la salsa al melograno sono fantastiche! Felice Anno Nuovo Catherine, un abbraccio!
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
Well, you've got my mouth watering again. Happy?
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
The chicken nuggets caught my eye, but then the pomegranate salsa with cilantro just put this over the top for me! Pinning! Can't wait to try this. Happy New Year, Catherine and Tammy!
Mary Frances says
THAT SALSA.
I need it in my life asap. Such a genius and delicious way to prepare chicken!
sandie says
Catherine - do you think these recipes up yourself - I never would have thought of doing all this.
speedy70 says
Un'altra ghiottissima ricetta qua da te.... che bontà cara!!!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine... Those are some great looking chicken nuggets! Never thought about pomegranate salsa. I'd probably just use Tabasco on the chicken but my wife would definitely go for your salsa! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave