Description
These Homemade BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets offer a deliciously crispy twist on a classic favorite by coating tender chicken pieces with crushed BBQ chips seasoned with smoky BBQ sauce and BBQ seasoning. Baked to perfection, they make a great appetizer or snack served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs (680g) chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup (80ml) BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30g) BBQ seasoning (e.g., Jack Daniel’s Pork Rub)
Coating
- 2 (7.75 oz) bags regular BBQ chips
Optional
- Chick-Fil-A sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the BBQ Chip Coating: Place the BBQ chips in a blender or food processor and pulse until the chips resemble the texture and size of panko breadcrumbs. Transfer the crushed BBQ chips to a shallow bowl for coating.
- Season the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the BBQ sauce and BBQ seasoning. Stir well to make sure every piece is evenly coated with the sauce and seasoning.
- Coat the Chicken: Take each seasoned chicken piece and roll it in the crushed BBQ chip mixture. Press gently to make sure the BBQ chip coating sticks well to the chicken. Arrange the coated pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake the Nuggets: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 16 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the coating turns crispy and golden.
- Serve: Remove the chicken nuggets from the oven and serve immediately. Pair them with Chick-Fil-A sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the chicken pieces are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Use a high-quality BBQ sauce and seasoning blend to enhance flavor.
- Make sure to crush the BBQ chips finely enough to mimic breadcrumbs for better coating adhesion.
- Can be served with any dipping sauce of your choice, such as ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
