These chicken nugget recipes prove that chicken nuggets aren't just for kids! There is such a wide variety to choose from that you and your family can enjoy testing out each of these delicious flavor combinations for a long time. Go ahead and try out these recipes today!
These nuggets pack quite a flavor punch. This is because the chicken and the spices are blended together, ensuring that you get flavor in every bite. The chicken nuggets are shaped, dusted in flour, dredged in egg, coated in breadcrumbs, and then fried until golden and crispy!
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The next time that you get a craving for Chick-Fil-A nuggets, you can skip the car ride. Instead, whip up a batch of these delicious nuggets in the comfort of your own home - you won't even be able to tell the difference! The chicken is marinated in pickle juice and milk and then dipped in a sweet and savory flour and breadcrumbs mixture. Now, some of the ingredients like powdered sugar are going to sound like an odd addition but just trust the process!
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Love chicken nuggets but want to skip all that oil that comes with frying them? Well, this baked recipe will give you chicken nuggets so crispy and delicious that you wont realize that they aren't fried! The cool thing about these nuggets is that you get a double whammy with flavor - the chicken is seasoned and so are the breadcrumbs! These nuggets can easily be frozen to bake at a later date.
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If you want to bump up the nutrition of your chicken nuggets, this is a recipe that will let you do it in a fun and tasty way! The ground chicken, cauliflower, spices, and oat flour are combined together and shaped to form nuggets. You then coat the nuggets in Italian breadcrumbs and bake until golden brown.
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There is a lot to love about these chicken nuggets - they have so much flavor! The chicken is tossed in Greek yogurt before being coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mix. The great thing about these chicken nuggets is that you can choose to bake them in an oven or cook them in an air fryer. Whatever you don't forget to make the sweet chili mayo to accompany your chicken nuggets!
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Want your kids to eat their veggies without a fuss? Well, this recipe should do the trick! Here, the cauliflower and carrot are finely chopped and added to chicken and seasoning. Then, the nuggets are rolled in breadcrumbs and shaped into nuggets before being baked.
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Low carb nuggets may not sound all that fun but this recipe gives them a yummy twist! These chicken nuggets are made of ground chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, and seasoning. The nuggets are then coated in a seasoned potato starch and parmesan coating before being baked. Make sure to serve the nuggets with the recommended spicy ketchup!
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Making chicken nuggets doesn't get any easier than this! Combine canned chicken with mozzarella, parmesan, seasoning, and egg. Then, shape into nuggets and air fry until done. It really is as simple as that!
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These Greek style chicken nuggets boast a lighter flavor that is delicious and refreshing. Here, the chicken is marinated in Greek yogurt, oregano, garlic, and lemon juice. The chicken is breaded with a coating that is made up of breadcrumbs, onion and garlic powders, and parmesan. The nuggets are baked and served with dill, a twist of lemon, and tzatziki for dipping.
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These chicken nuggets may be unlike anything you have tasted before but they are so good! The chicken is dusted in flour, dipped in egg, and then dredged in seasoned breadcrumbs. After the chicken has been fried, it is then dusted with a toasted Sichuan peppercorn, Sichuan chili flakes, and salt mixture.
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Love McDonalds nuggets but don't like the fact that they are so processed? Well, this nugget recipe is going to solve that problem for you! For this recipe, you blend chicken, egg, and salt until it forms a paste. You use this to create the nuggets, dust in cornflour, and then dip in a wet batter before frying. To get that extra crisp, double fry the nuggets.
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These are essentially cheese stuffed chicken nuggets! The ground chicken is combined with herbs and seasonings before being rolled into a ball. Add mozzarella cheese into the center of the ball and roll again before dredging and coating the nuggets in breadcrumbs before frying.
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Kids and adults alike are going to be very happy to eat their veggies with these chicken nuggets. Here, broccoli, cheddar, and breadcrumbs are pulsed together. Seasoned chicken is then rolled in the breadcrumb mixture and baked. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted. Serve with the homemade honey mustard dipping sauce.
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These sweet, savory, and smoky chicken nuggets are just as good as a snack as they are a meal! The chicken is combined with seasonings and cheddar before being tossed in a paprika breadcrumb coating. The nuggets are air fried, coated in barbecue sauce, and then fried again. Delicious!
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Sweet, spicy, and oh so crispy - these Korean inspired nuggets have it all! The chicken pieces are dipped in a wet sweet rice flour batter and double fried. The nuggets are brushed with a sweet, aromatic, gochujang sauce. Drizzle the nuggets with honey as a finishing touch!
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This is a really unique approach to chicken nuggets but an excellent option if you are all about that crunch and flavor! Here, the chicken is dipped in a mayo and barbecue sauce mix before being rolled in chopped fried onions. Bake the nuggets and you have a really delicious and cool treat!
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These teriyaki chicken nuggets are so good and so crispy! The chicken is dipped in egg and batter and then fried until crispy. The nuggets are then drowned in a homemade teriyaki sauce and then baked so that the sauce forms a delicious glaze on the batter!
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Yes, you can make chicken nuggets on your grill and it is super easy to do so! All you have to do is to cut up the chicken into nuggets and thread them through skewers. Toss the chicken nuggets in barbecue sauce and place the skewers on the grill. Keep flipping the skewers, basting the chicken with barbecue sauce each time. When done, sprinkle onion and cilantro on the nuggets before serving.
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These chicken nuggets have a little extra crunch to them thanks to the sesame seeds in the egg, milk, and flour batter. The chicken is tossed in the batter and deep fried. In the meantime, you make the sweet sauce with apricot preserves, pineapple preserves, horseradish, and ground mustard.
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If you like chicken nuggets with a bit of heat, then this is the recipe for you! The chicken is marinated in hot sauce, buttermilk, and pickle juice. The chicken is then dredged in more hot sauce and buttermilk before being tossed in a spicy coating and fried.
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Sweet and savory, these nuggets can be a snack, appetizer, or even a side for a meal! The chicken is coated in seasoned flour, dipped in egg, dredged in panko, and finally baked until golden brown. As this is happening, you whip up the honey garlic sauce and toss the cooked chicken nuggets in it.
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Your favorite wings are now in an easier to eat format! The chicken is dunked in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour, dipped in egg, and then coated in more flour - this gives you crispier nuggets. Once fried, the nuggets are coated in a sauce made of hot sauce, butter, and honey. Serve the nuggets with ranch dressing and celery.
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These Italian style chicken nuggets are actually pretty healthy! The chicken nuggets are coated in seasoned flour, dipped in egg whites, and then dipped in Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. Bake the coated chicken nuggets and serve with one or more dipping sauces!
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The key to getting these chicken nuggets really crispy is to first bake the panko in the oven until golden brown. Then, mix parmesan cheese, garlic granules, and seasoning into the breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken in flour, egg, and the seasoned panko before baking.
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As you can see, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to chicken nugget recipes! You can make the nuggets that you remember from your childhood or go with fancier versions. Why not try all of these recipes out for fun!
