It's inevitable that chicken nuggets make a nightly appearance on kitchen tables across the country because, well, who doesn't love chicken nuggets? They're kid-approved, making the perfect leftover-turned-lunch addition. And now, thanks to these recipes that are both easy to whip up and super healthy, chicken nuggets are also parent-approved. (We won't tell if you want to pack some in your lunch, too.)
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Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Forget the fryer (and the added saturated fat and calories)-take your nuggets to the grill! Thanks to their batter-free state, these chicken nuggets are paleo-friendly, but you don't need to eat like a caveman to enjoy the babies. The recipe uses one of our fave healthy BBQ sauces (courtesy of our friends at Tessemae's), but you can totally slather them in your sauce of choice.
Don't be fooled-these nuggets only look like the drive-through variety. They're made with all white-meat chicken (no pink slime here!) and simple seasonings. Pair 'em with with ranch, bleu cheese, more hot sauce-it really doesn't matter.
Add a little Italian flair to your nugget game with these parmesan and garlic-flavored chicken bites that are baked instead of fried (but still crispy!) so they're both healthy and delicious.
Coconut has a ton of healthy benefits, but you won't even care once you taste these nuggets-they're just plain good. And whatever you do, don't forget to make the spicy, creamy dipping sauce. Your kids might just give up plain ketchup for good!
Packed with protein and vitamins, and the perfect sub in your favorite rice dish, quinoa is literally everywhere these days-including your chicken nuggets. These quinoa-breaded bites are loaded with fiber that'll fill your kids up and keep them moving.
With this recipe, the classic Southern pairing of chicken and waffles gets a new look and a convenient, poppable packaging. These nuggets are coated in a waffle batter and served with a honey mustard dipping sauce for kid-friendly deliciousness.
Feeding folks on a special diet can be difficult, especially when they're used to eating great food. But these nuggets definitely make it possible. They're coated in gluten free flour and are perfect for the wheat-free in your family. By the way, they also happen to taste just like those delicious nuggets from Chick-Fil-A!