Can I substitute heavy cream for buttermilk in baking chicken nuggets?
You probably can, but there is something about the sour milk ( buttermilk ) that tenderizes the chicken. Here is a homemade substitute Homemade Buttermilk (This recipe yields 4 servings) 1 cup whole milk either 1 and 3/4 Tablespoons cream of tartar or 1 Tablespoon white vinegar or 1 Tablespoon lemon juice Add acidic ingredient (tartar, vinegar or lemon juice) to the milk and stir. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. The milk should start to curdle. Stir well before using. A combination of plain yogurt (3/4 cup) and whole milk (1/4) cup can also be used to replace a cup of buttermilk in most recipes.
