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Chicken Nuggets with Chili Sauce - Recipe

These delicious bites, accompanied with a tasty dipping sauce, are loaded with flavor and texture—a spicy Southwestern version of the popular finger food.
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Chicken Nuggets with Chili Sauce Recipe
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 twice.
  • Serve with chili sauce.
 
 
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Container: 2 large skillets
Servings: 6
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
- 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