Right nugget lovers. Have I got a recipe for you. Tender pieces of crispy baked chicken coated in sweet and savoury BBQ sauce, these bites are easy to make and oh so delicious.
One of the things I love about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can pair these nuggets with so many things. Baked chicken breast with a light dusting of panko breadcrumbs means that these homemade bbq chicken nuggets can be a regular on your menus, unlike their fried takeaway counterparts.
Sticky BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe
Homemade chicken nuggets are quick to make. Only 5 minutes prep and 15 minutes of cooking. I like to enjoy these nuggets for both lunch and dinners… you could even cut them smaller and make baked popcorn chicken for a snack! Trust me when I say you need this recipe in your life.
Ingredients
- Serves 2
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite size peices
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 60g panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp BBQ Sauce
Method
Recipe Overview
Homemade BBQ Chicken Nuggets
A deliciously easy and versatile recipe!
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Bowl
- Baking tray
- 2 Chicken breasts, diced
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp All purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 60 g Panko bread crumbs
- 4 tbsp BBQ sauce
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Pre heat oven to 170c
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In a bowl mix the olive oil, soy sauce, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and chicken. Now stir through the panko bread crumbs until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Add the chicken to a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and in a bowl coat the crispy chicken pieces with the BBQ sauce.
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Serve immediately.
What BBQ sauce to use?
For sauce lovers this is a dilema because there’s some serious choice out there. I personally love a sweet and smokey BBQ sauce. Whatever flavour profile you choose, I recommend a sauce that isn’t too thick. You want it to be a consistency that easily coats your chicken pieces. Should your BBQ sauce be a really thick one, you can add it to a bowl with a splash of water to loosen it up.
What to serve with BBQ Chicken Nuggets?
These are so unbelievably versatile they’re perfect for lunches and dinners. Here are some ideas:
- On top of stir fried veggies and noodles (as pictured)
- In a baguette with slaw
- In a salad bowl with Avocado, cucumber, chickpeas and tomatoes
- With coconut rice and steamed pak choi
- As a snack, dunked into Ranch or garlic mayo
Can you cook chicken nuggets on a BBQ?
Yes absolutely! And they will take on even more delicious smokey flavour. Add them to a foil dish (or a dish from the kitchen that you don’t mind going on the BBQ) and get the coals to the same temp: 170c. Place the nuggets on indirect heat, not over the coals directly, and cook with the BBQ lid on for 15 minutes. You might want to give the nuggs a jiggle halfway through cooking to prevent the underside getting too hot and burning.
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