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The Juiciest Chicken Nuggets Are Only One Extra Step Away By Maria Scinto Nov. 6, 2025 4:20 pm EST

Frozen chicken nuggets often come in fun shapes like sea creatures or dinosaurs, but they tend to be dry and flavorless. Homemade chicken nuggets, on the other hand, can be quite tasty, since you can make them with any ingredients you like. (I once did a crust made from crushed cheese crackers and it tasted pretty amazing even to this non-nugget fan.) If you want to ensure that the chicken stays juicy, though, it's all about the marinade. Kathleen Boureston, who shares recipes on her blog Gonna Want Seconds , favors using buttermilk.

"Buttermilk marinade gently tenderizes the meat with its slightly acidic composition but also helps act as a binder for chicken, helpin

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