Nashville Hot Chicken Nuggets Recipe (with Video)

1. Cut chicken thighs into nuggets.
2. Add chicken to a large bowl.
3. Season with half of the seasonings mentioned.
4. Pour buttermilk and pickle juice into the bowl.
5. Marinate for 3-4 hours or overnight for best results.
6. Add the flour and remaining seasonings to a large bowl.
7. Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, then back into the flour.
8. Pour oil into a large pot. Heat to 325 degrees.
9. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes and remove.
10. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
11. Add chicken back into the oil and cook until golden brown.
12. In a large heat proof bowl, add cayenne pepper, chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili oil.
13. Using a soup ladle or metal spoon, add hot oil from chicken into the bowl, stirring repeatedly.
14. Be careful as the oil is still hot.
15. Coat the nuggets with the Nashville hot sauce.
16. Serve immediately!