Best 7 Crispy Chickenless Nuggets Recipes

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Crispy, golden brown, and bursting with flavor, these chickenless nuggets are made with a blend of plant-based proteins and seasonings to create a delicious and satisfying alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. Perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, these nuggets are sure to be a hit with vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike.

This recipe features three delicious variations: classic crispy nuggets, tangy buffalo nuggets, and sweet and sour nuggets. The classic nuggets are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden brown. The buffalo nuggets are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and baked until crispy. The sweet and sour nuggets are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce and baked until caramelized.

These recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
Vegetable oil, for frying
Ketchup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a plastic bag, mix the flour, seasoned salt and some salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix the eggs with 2 tablespoons water. In a separate bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
  • Shake the chicken pieces in the bag to coat. In batches, dip them in the egg wash, then in the breadcrumbs.
  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a few breadcrumbs dropped in the oil start to sizzle immediately. Fry the chicken, in batches if needed, until golden brown and cooked through, a couple minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel and serve with ketchup.

CRISPY CHICKENLESS NUGGETS



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These faux nuggets are so crispy you'll never believe they're not deep-fried. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, agave, mustard, BBQ sauce or plum sauce. From the Happy Herbivore.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 12 nuggets

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup soymilk (or other plant based milk)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP-1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs can be substituted for 1/4 cup TVP for a less "meaty" bite)
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash thyme
1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
2 cups unsweetened corn flakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (not powdered if possible)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease or line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Whisk milk and lemon juice together until foamy with bubbles.
  • In a medium bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until coarse. You don't want any whole beans left, but don't overly mash them so that they are pureed and resembling refried beans. Alternatively, you can pulse the beans in a food processor 10-15 times and transfer processed chickpeas to the bowl.
  • Add in TVP, crumbs if using, vital wheat gluten, mustard, spices and agave or honey.
  • Add in 1/4 cup water and mix with a spoon. Gluten should form almost instantly. Turn out onto a clean surface and knead for about a minute, getting out any excess bubbles and making sure the gluten strands form. Mold the mixture into ball and set aside.
  • Pour cornflakes into a separate bowl and mash until very crumbly, like thick and slightly bigger bread crumbs and set aside.
  • Re-whisk milk and then pour mixture into a shallow bowl.
  • Break off bouncy ball-sized portions of the gluten and flatten in the palm of your hand to it resembles a nugget shape. Dip into the milk mixture so that it's coated on both side then press into flakes on each side, making sure it's completely coated.
  • Place nugget on a cookie sheet and repeat with all nuggets.
  • Bake nuggets for 10 minutes, flip and bake another 10-15 minutes, until nuggets are firm and crispy.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce if desired(Ranch dressing, ketchup, honey mustard sauce, barbeque sauce, etc.).

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS



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I developed this recipe to copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. I knew I had a winner the first time I made them because the whole family fought over who got the last one! For a dipping sauce, combine barbecue sauce and Dijon mustard, then stir in honey to add some sweetness. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 24m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add chicken and pickle juice; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 8 ingredients to form a thick batter. Add batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. , For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside. , In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until browned and juices run clear, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

vegetable oil
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons garlic salt
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 eggs, beaten
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
  • Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4174.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Happy meals at home just got easier with this quick and easy recipe for homemade crispy chicken nuggets.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 cups panko
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, add yogurt, and toss until coated. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes (or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours).
  • Place panko in a shallow bowl. Using a fork, toss a few chicken pieces at a time in panko to coat; pat to adhere.
  • Pour enough oil in a large straight-sided skillet to reach 1/2 inch up the sides. Heat over medium-high; oil will be ready when a panko crumb sizzles when tossed in. Working in batches, cook chicken, turning halfway through with tongs, until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer to a wire-rack-lined baking sheet; season with salt. (Remove and discard any bits of coating in cooking oil with a slotted spoon before cooking remaining batches.)

CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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"With a crisp golden coating, these moist and tender bite-size pieces of chicken are greeted with enthusiasm whenever I serve them as a hearty snack or party appetizer," says Cathryn White of Newark, Delaware.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup butter, melted
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in bread crumb mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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A real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.

Provided by Teresa C. Rouzer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.
  • Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 989 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your nuggets a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, zucchini, and broccoli.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will make your nuggets mushy.
  • Use a food processor to chop the vegetables. This will make it quick and easy to get them to the right size. You can also use a knife, but it will take a little longer.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixed batter will make your nuggets tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a large frying pan or skillet. This will give your nuggets plenty of room to cook without overcrowding. If you use a small pan, your nuggets will be more likely to stick together and burn.
  • Cook the nuggets over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ketchup, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy Chickenless Nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make vegan alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. They are made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and spices, and they are coated in a crispy breadcrumb coating. These nuggets are perfect for serving as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!

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