Best 3 Healthier Style Chicken Nuggets Recipes
Are you craving for a healthier version of your favorite chicken nuggets? Look no further! This article presents three delicious and nutritious recipes for baked chicken nuggets that will satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals. From classic breaded nuggets to flavorful parmesan-crusted nuggets and tangy honey mustard nuggets, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit your taste preferences. Made with wholesome ingredients and simple cooking methods, these homemade chicken nuggets are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack. Whether you're feeding your family, hosting a game night, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought nuggets, these recipes have got you covered. Get ready to enjoy crispy, juicy, and guilt-free chicken nuggets that will become a hit among adults and kids alike!
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS
These are the BEST crispy baked chicken nuggets you'll ever make! This delicious, healthy chicken nuggets recipe takes just about 30 minutes from start to finish and uses super simple ingredients like panko breadcrumbs, chicken breast and spices. Serve with honey mustard, ketchup or your favorite BBQ sauce. Kid-friendly and adult approved!
Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Dairy Free Dinner Low Carb Nut Free
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add panko breadcrumbs to a large baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Spray breadcrumbs with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. Bake for 2 minutes, then stir breadcrumbs (or just give the pan a shake) and then bake for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Keep heat in the oven.
- Transfer breadcrumbs to a medium bowl. Whisk in spices: salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. Set aside.
- Line the large baking sheet with an oven safe wire metal rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then use a tong to grab each chicken nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Use tongs to transfer to the wire rack, placing about 1 inch apart.
- Generously spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and temp reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer. Serves 4. Serve with BBQ sauce, honey mustard, ketchup or whatever sauce you'd like!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 4), Calories 227 kcal, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 1.6 g, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.2 g
HEALTHIER STYLE CHICKEN NUGGETS
Try these if you want a healthy alternative to fast-food chicken nuggets. Serve them with apple sauce or light ranch salad dressing for dipping and a salad. This recipe came from "The Prevention Guide."
Provided by heather in Ont
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut chicken into pieces and set aside.
- Combine wheat germ, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Place mixture in a large Ziploc bag.
- Combine water and egg white in bowl.
- Dip chicken into egg mixture, then drop into plastic bag.
- Shake until chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Place chicken in baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes (flipping them half way through) or until tender and golden brown.
KABOBLESS CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is much easier to have chicken and vegetables off the kabob, which inspired this sheet-pan dinner. -Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon pepper and Italian seasoning. Pour half the marinade into a separate bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Drain chicken, discarding that marinade. Place squash, zucchini, carrot and tomatoes in pan in a single layer. Place chicken on top of the vegetables; pour reserved marinade over top. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a food processor to create a uniform breading mixture. This will help ensure that all of the nuggets are evenly coated and crispy.
- Don't overmix the breading mixture. Overmixing will make the mixture tough.
- Use a shallow dish for breading the nuggets. This will help prevent the breading from getting too thick.
- Coat the nuggets in bread crumbs twice. This will help create a crispy outer coating.
- Bake the nuggets at a high temperature. This will help create a crispy outer coating and juicy interior.
- Serve the nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
These healthier-style chicken nuggets are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional fried nuggets. They are made with whole-wheat flour, oats, and Greek yogurt, and they are baked instead of fried. This makes them lower in calories, fat, and sodium than traditional nuggets, and they are also a good source of protein and fiber. Whether you are looking for a healthier option for your family or you are simply looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack, these healthier-style chicken nuggets are a great choice.
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