Giant Chicken Nuggets

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 15

Giant Chicken Nuggets Recipe for a Crowd-Pleasing Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

522

Sugar

Fat

33g

Giant chicken nuggets are a fun twist on traditional chicken nuggets that are perfect for game nights, lazy weekends, or any casual gathering with friends and family. These nuggets are fried only a little bit which makes them crispy and the juicy texture inside makes them perfect for dipping. This recipe yields approximately 8 giant chicken nuggets, but can be easily halved, doubled, or tripled depending on your needs. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F, and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2.	Cut the chicken fillets into large chunks and place in a bowl.
3.	In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.
4.	Crush the seasoned stuffing mix or seasoned dry bread crumb in a food processor.
5.	Dip the chicken chunks in the egg mixture, then coat with the crushed stuffing mix or bread crumbs.
6.	Place the chicken nuggets in the lined baking dish and top with a pat of butter and a drizzle of olive oil.
7.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

This recipe makes giant chicken nuggets which are perfect for sharing or feeding a crowd.

Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they’re a crowd-pleaser.

This recipe is simple to make using only a few ingredients, and can be easily customized to your taste preferences.

CONS

This recipe involves using a lot of butter and oil which can make it high in calories and fat.

While the dish is delicious, it may not be the healthiest meal option.

Baking could take longer depending on the size of the chicken chunks which could be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein which is important for muscle growth and repair.
Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein and is also rich in niacin, which is essential for a healthy metabolism.
This recipe is also gluten-free which is good for those with gluten sensitivities.

	8 chicken thigh fillets
	seasoned stuffing mix or seasoned dry bread crumb
	1 egg
	1 dash milk
	butter
	olive oil