Sticky Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets just got even more delicious! Golden on the outside and juicy in the middle, we’ve coated these chicken bites in a glorious sweet and sticky sauce. Easy to make and slimming friendly, we love to dish them up with a side of Homemade Oven Chips.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories212
- Carbs23g
- Protein20g
- Fat3.6g
- Saturates1.1g
- Sugars13g
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Once you’ve tried these Sticky Chicken Nuggets you’ll want to skip the queues at the fast food shop and stay home to make them every week. The bite-sized chunks of tender chicken are coated in panko breadcrumbs, baked until golden brown and then tossed in our homemade sweet and sticky sauce.
This recipe comes together so quickly – you really don’t need many ingredients and the steps are nice and easy to follow. We love making our own nuggets: not only do they turn out tastier, there’s no nasties in them either!
You could serve them with veggies or salad, but we think they’re best dished up with our Homemade Oven Chips. What more could you want from a simple, slimming-friendly midweek meal?
You can also make this recipe in the air fryer! There’s a separate air fryer method right here.
What diets are these Sticky Chicken Nuggets suitable for?
This Sticky Chicken Nuggets recipe can be made gluten free, as long as you swap out the following ingredients for suitable gluten-free alternatives:
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Soy sauce
Please double check ingredients and preparation methods if cooking for people with allergies!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Sticky Chicken Nuggets?
Nope! This recipe is really simple and you should be able to pick up all the ingredients in your usual supermarket.
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How many calories are in these Sticky Chicken Nuggets?
There are 212 calories per portion in this Sticky Chicken Nuggets recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
These Sticky Chicken Nuggets are perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and they fit 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 your oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
Step 2
Add the breadcrumbs and egg to two plates. Dip a piece of chicken first into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, completely coating all sides.
Step 3
Repeat with the rest of the chicken, place onto the baking tray and spray lightly with low-calorie cooking spray.
Step 4
Cook for 30 minutes, turning the nuggets halfway through. After half an hour the nuggets should be crispy and golden. To test that the chicken is cooked, cut a piece in half, checking that the juices run clear and there is no pink remaining.
Step 5
While the nuggets are cooking, add the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, Henderson’s relish, paprika and garlic granules to a small bowl and stir to combine.
Step 6
Pour the sauce over the nuggets on the baking tray and toss to coat. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the chicken nuggets from the oven and serve with an accompaniment of your choice!
What could I serve with these Sticky Chicken Nuggets?
This recipe is one of our new favourite midweek meals. We like to serve it with Homemade Oven Chips (96 calories per portion) for a total of 308 calories for the whole meal. They go perfectly with any of the following side dishes:
How do you know when Sticky Chicken Nuggets are cooked?
You should cook these Sticky Chicken Nuggets until the chicken is cooked all the way through. The breadcrumbs should be golden and the chicken juices should run clear, with no pinkness in the middle This will take around 30 minutes in the oven.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Sticky Chicken Nuggets in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat this dish within 4 hours.
If you plan to keep any leftovers in the fridge, we would recommend refrigerating before adding the sauce, as it may make the coating soggy. Place the leftovers in an airtight container with a lid and chill in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Can I freeze Sticky Chicken Nuggets?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but we would recommend freezing before adding the sauce as it may make the coating soggy. 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 Sticky Chicken Nuggets?
From chilled: Reheat in a moderate oven until piping hot throughout. Add the sticky sauce as per step 6 of the recipe.
From frozen: Allow to defrost overnight and reheat from chilled.
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Sticky Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets just got even more delicious! Golden on the outside and juicy in the middle, we’ve coated these chicken bites in a glorious sweet and sticky sauce. Easy to make and slimming friendly, we love to dish them up with a side of Homemade Oven Chips.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
35 MINS
- KCals 212
- Carbs 23G
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
- Add the breadcrumbs and egg to two plates. Dip a piece of chicken first into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, completely coating all sides.
- Repeat with the rest of the chicken, place onto the baking tray and spray lightly with low-calorie cooking spray.
- Cook for 30 minutes, turning the nuggets halfway through. After half an hour the nuggets should be crispy and golden. To test that the chicken is cooked, cut a piece in half, checking that the juices run clear and there is no pink remaining.
- While the nuggets are cooking, add the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, Henderson's relish, paprika and garlic granules to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the nuggets on the baking tray and toss to coat. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken nuggets from the oven and serve with an accompaniment of your choice!
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NicholaSaturday 6th May 2023
Can I sub Henderson relish for Worcestershire sauce?
SharonTuesday 9th May 2023
Hi Nichola, yes you can use Worcestershire sauce if you prefer. If you need to be aware of allergens, please note that Worcestershire sauce contains gluten whereas Henderson’s relish does not.
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