Tex-Mex Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup commercial green salsa
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 cup masa harina
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons club soda
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 egg white
• 1/3 cup minced pickled jalapeno pepper
• 6 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
2. Combine masa harina, baking powder, salt, and chili powder; stir well. Combine milk, club soda, egg, and egg white; add mixture to dry ingredients, stirring well. Stir in jalapeno pepper.
3. Dip chicken pieces in batter, coating well. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream mixture.