Chicken Nuggets with Chili Sauce
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- FOR SAUCE:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cans (4 oz. each) chopped green chilies
- 1 onion - diced
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin - ground
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar - packed
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice


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- NUGGETS:
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons cumin - ground
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts - boneless, skinless; cut into 1" cubes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil  
 
These delicious bites, accompanied with a tasty dipping sauce, are loaded with flavor and texture—a
spicy Southwestern version of the popular finger food.
 
Directions
FOR CHILI SAUCE:

  • In large skillet sauté onions in butter until tender. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic;
    stir to combine. Stir in chicken broth and chopped green chilies.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes; stirring occasionally.
  • Add
    the brown sugar, orange juice, ketchup and lemon juice. Cook and stir over low heat for 15 minutes
    or until slightly thickened. Keep warm (on low).
FOR NUGGETS:

  • Combine cornmeal, cumin and chili powder in a large plastic resealable bag or bowl. Add chicken
    pieces; shake or stir to evenly coat.
  • Heat oil on medium high heat in skillet. Cook chicken pieces 6-8 minutes, turning once or

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twice.
  • Serve with chili sauce.


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