Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • 10MINS
  • 15MINS
  • Serves 4
  • 231KCAL

Spicy chicken nuggets coated in a panko breadcrumb. Served with a delicious feta cheese, chilli, yogurt and coriander dip.

  • Bakes and Roasts pinchofnom.com
  • Batch Cook pinchofnom.com
  • Everyday Light pinchofnom.com
Easy Peasy Spicy Chicken Nuggets pinchofnom.com
4

NutritionPer Serving

  • Calories231
  • Carbs18g
  • Fat3.4g
  • Protein30g
  • Saturates1.2g
  • Sugars2.9g

Mexican Chicken Nuggets - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!

These delicious Spicy Chicken Nuggets are a slightly more ‘grown up’ version of the classic family favourite. A crispy coating, juicy chicken and rich Mexican flavours combine for the ultimate chicken nugget without compromising on calories and points!

We’ve used panko breadcrumbs in this Spicy Chicken Nuggets recipe, which are slightly larger than typical flour breadcrumbs, so a little goes a long way. We’ve also added half a red chilli to this recipe but if you like a bit more heat, feel free to add more.

This recipe includes a really easy feta, chilli and coriander dip, but you can substitute this for ketchup or low fat mayo. Why not try a few combinations and let us know your favourite? 

What diets are these Spicy Chicken Nuggets suitable for?

This Spicy Chicken Nuggets recipe can be made gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredient for gluten free versions;

  • Panko breadcrumbs

You could also make this recipe dairy free if you were to skip the feta dip or substitute for a dairy free alternative. For example, try our Pizza Dip which is dairy free.

Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.

Do you need any special ingredients to make Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

You’ll need panko breadcrumbs which you should be able to find in the baking section of most supermarkets.

We love hearing from you, submit any tips or tricks you have for this dish and we’ll review them and add some of them here. Just click here.

SEND US a HINT & TIP, Or QUOTE for this recipe

THANKS
we have your picture

The process

  • Check Now we have your Hint & tip
    we’ll check them over.
  • Review We’ll review your Hint & Tip, and see if its suitable to use on the website.

Your details

  • Name: %name%
  • Recipe: %recipeName%

YOUR HINTS & TIPS

Your “QUOTE”

SWAG!

Due to the large number of submissions we recieve we’re afraid we’ll only inform you if we use it on the Recipe page - then we’ll send you some swag…

(Please remember others may of had the same idea as you!)

Close

This post contains affiliate links: what this means

Good quality baking trays are essential for this and many of our other recipes. A good one should last for years.

You’ll also need a couple of mixing bowls for the breadcrumb stage of this recipe. Collapsible bowls in different sizes are easy to store.

How many calories are in these Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

There are 231 calories per portion in these Spicy Chicken Nuggets, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.

These Spicy Chicken Nuggets are perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.

As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 190c.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl add garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, 1/2 of the lime juice and mayonnaise and mix well.

Step 2 pinchofnom.com

Step 3

Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. In a separate bowl, add the breadcrumbs, lime zest, black pepper and a pinch of salt.

Step 3 pinchofnom.com

Step 4

Spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray then dip chicken into breadcrumbs one at a time and transfer to tray.

Step 4 pinchofnom.com

Step 5

Spray the top of the chicken with low calorie cooking spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, turning halfway.

Step 5 pinchofnom.com

Step 6

To make the dip, mix the feta, coriander, chilli, the remainder of the lime juice and yogurt in a small bowl.

Step 6 pinchofnom.com

Step 7

Serve the cooked chicken with lime wedges and dip.

Mexican Chicken Nuggets - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

What could I serve with these Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

These nuggets would work great as part of a buffet table with a variety of dips, or with one of our delicious fries or rice recipes:

Dirty Rice pinchofnom.com
Easy Peasy
  • 30MINS
  • 391KCal
Mexican-Style Rice pinchofnom.com
Easy Peasy
  • 17MINS
  • 223KCal
Salt and Pepper Chips pinchofnom.com
Cookbook Pinch of Nom Cookbook pinchofnom.com
  • 30MINS
  • 370KCal
Homemade Oven Chips pinchofnom.com
Easy Peasy
  • 35MINS
  • 96KCal

How do you know when Spicy Chicken Nuggets are cooked?

You should cook these Spicy Chicken Nuggets until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take 10-15 minutes.

Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.

How long can you keep Spicy Chicken Nuggets in the fridge? 

Allow any leftovers to cool and make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill.  You can keep leftovers of Spicy Chicken Nuggets in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.

Can I freeze Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;

  • Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
  • Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.

Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!

How do I reheat Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

From chilled: Reheat in the oven at 190°c for 10-15 minutes, until piping hot.

From frozen: Allow to defrost overnight in the fridge, and reheat from chilled as above.

ORDER Our NEW cookbook Air Fryer NOW

Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Spicy chicken nuggets coated in a Panko breadcrumb. Served with a feta cheese, chilli, Greek yogurt and coriander dip.
  • Prep Time
    10 MINS
  • Cook Time
    15 MINS
  • KCals 231
  • Carbs 18G

Ingredients

  • 3 skinless chicken breasts 140g each, cut in 3-4cm pieces
  • 72 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 300 g reduced fat feta cheese
  • 3 tbsp fat free yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lighter than light mayonnaise
  • 2 limes zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ fresh red chilli finely chopped
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime cut into wedges (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • low calorie cooking spray

We use a fan assisted oven for all of our recipes. Check out our oven temperature conversion guide.

Please do not screenshot this. Recipes are updated often

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 190°c.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, 1/2 of the lime juice and mayonnaise and mix well.
  3. Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. In a separate bowl add the breadcrumb, lime zest, black pepper and a pinch of salt.
  4. Spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray then dip chicken into breadcrumbs one at a time and transfer to tray.
  5. Spray the top of the chicken with low calorie cooking spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, turning halfway.
  6. To make the dip, mix the feta, coriander, chilli, the remainder of the lime juice and yoghurt in a small bowl.
  7. Serve the cooked chicken with lime wedges and the sauce.

Looking for Slimming World Syns or Weight Watchers (WW) Points?

With ever-changing plans and point calculations, we have made the decision to remove WW Points from the website - referring to your individual plan or advice from your consultant is always going to give the most accurate results.



We agreed with Slimming World to remove their trademarked terms from our website

Find out why here

Love these Spicy Chicken Nuggets? Tag us!

ORDER Our NEW cookbook Air Fryer NOW

If you like these…try these

Chicken Goujons pinchofnom.com
Easy Peasy
  • 50MINS
  • 300KCal
Mini Potato Bites pinchofnom.com
Easy Peasy
  • 30MINS
  • 22KCal
Chicken Kievs pinchofnom.com
Cookbook Quick & Easy pinchofnom.com
  • 40MINS
  • 268KCal
Salt and Pepper Chicken Nuggets pinchofnom.com
Easy Peasy
  • 50MINS
  • 210KCal

10 comments

See what others have to say

Noeleen AllenWednesday 7th July 2021

Tried these for the first time tonight, and to say that were a hit is an understatement! Lovely tender chicken, so so tasty. They’ll become a family favourite for sure. Delicious! Just love your recipes x

Reply

    SharonFriday 9th July 2021

    Hi Noeleen, thanks so much for your lovely comment, we’re delighted you enjoyed this recipe so much!

    Reply

LaurenThursday 8th April 2021

Very yummy! I didn’t have a lime so substituted for lemon juice and was still yummy. Will have to try with a lime though!

Reply

    HollyFriday 9th April 2021

    Hey Lauren, thanks for your message glad to hear you enjoyed the Mexican Chicken Nuggets!

    Reply

AnnieTuesday 20th October 2020

Absolutely tasty. Done these with the dirty fries. Winner for the family 😊

Reply

    HollyTuesday 20th October 2020

    Hey Annie, so glad you enjoyed the Mexican Chicken Nuggets!

    Reply

Ashley DuncanTuesday 8th September 2020

Can you do these in the acti fry? If so how long for and temp please

Thank you x

Reply

    HollyTuesday 8th September 2020

    Hi Ashley, yes they can be cooked in an actifry. You may need to refer to your manufactures instructions as makes and models differ but cook in batches and they should take about 15 minutes.The nuggets should be golden and thoroughly cooked through, test that the chicken is cooked by cutting a piece in half and there should be no pinkness. Hope that helps!

    Reply

HollieSaturday 20th June 2020

How much garlic powder do you need to use in the Mexican chicken nuggets recipe please? I can’t see it on the ingredients list.

Thanks!

P.s love your recipes!

Reply

    Holly LevellSaturday 20th June 2020

    Hi Hollie, for the Mexican Chicken Nuggets it is 2tsp of garlic powder and is added in step 2 of the method. Hope that helps!

    Reply

Join the conversation

Comment or ask our advice
3.91 from 224 votes (224 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply

Our newsletter

Get the latest pinch