Trey's spicy nuggets (middle school humor)

My plan was to give you a recipe called Chicken a la Trey.  It was originally called something else, but Trey requested it so much that we changed the name.  Trey and I went by the grocery store and he changed my mind.  He works at a fast food restaurant that serves chicken strips and he is always wanting to make them the way he wants at home.  So, we went for the real lard! (please take your cholesterol meds before trying this)

I don't know why I don't make "real" fried chicken or nuggets, they are really good.  My kitchen was a mess when we were finished, maybe that is it.  To get started, put a big blop of Crisco in a frying pan.  Turn the fire to about medium until it melts.

While you are waiting, put some flour in a baggie or a bowl.  Add whatever spices you want.  I always think dry ranch mix would be good, but Trey went for the cajun spice.  Also, make a bowl that has one egg scrambled and about a cup of milk.

We made nuggets, so just cut chicken breasts into chunks about 2" x 2".  First, drop them into the flour mixture, then into the egg wash.  Finally, put them back into the flour mixture before dropping them into the grease.  Trey says this is the secret - double breaded.  It was crispy and flavorful this way.

I think Trey may have been just having fun, more than battering the nuggets.

After they have browned on both sides ("Minnie don't burn no chicken!"), place them on paper towels to drain.

Trey said they were great!  I am sure we will try this again (when Kati is home for kitchen clean-up).  It would be a fun way to experiment with spices and sauces.

We made some potatoes to go with our nuggets.  That recipe was from The Pastry Queen and I will share it tomorrow.