Description
These Homemade BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets are a delicious twist on classic chicken nuggets, featuring a crispy coating made from crushed BBQ-flavored potato chips. Baked to golden perfection, these nuggets are perfect for a fun appetizer or a kid-friendly main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into nugget-size pieces
- 2 cups crushed BBQ-flavored potato chips
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- Optional: ranch or BBQ sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the crushed BBQ chips, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a third shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the BBQ chip mixture.
- Bake: Place the nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the nuggets lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- These can also be cooked in an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 12–14 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 5 nuggets)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
