Nashville Hot Chicken Nuggets
Nashville Hot Chicken Nuggets are doctored popcorn chicken bites that are buttery, spicy, crunchy & delicious!
These hot & spicy all-white meat chicken nuggets are SO easy to make and SO yummy. Served with fruit, crudités, and dipping sauces, these make a great snack, lunch, or tailgate treat.
These bites are essentially frozen popcorn chicken that is basted and baked in a buttery, spicy sauce. For those who prefer less kick, the cayenne pepper can be reduced or replaced with a Cajun seasoning.
Serve these with other “dippable” foods~fruit, veggies, tater tots, etc…..to make your own “dim sum” for kids to enjoy. I once served the assortment (at right) to some kiddos, and no one seemed to feel slighted that it wasn’t Chick-Fil-A or Zaxbys! The chicken and tater tots filled everyone up, and the sugar snap peas and carrots added just a smidge of healthy:-)
Note: our new favorite ranch for dipping is Great Value regular ranch (found in the dressing aisle at Wal-Mart). I never in a million years would have bought this dressing had it not won title of “best supermarket ranch” by Shop Smart Magazine. It is the best grocery ranch I’ve ever eaten and is perfect for dipping crudités and chicken bites!
A pastry brush works great to dab the sauce onto the bites. The chicken can also be dipped completely into the sauce and coated thoroughly. If using this method, you will want to double the amount of sauce.
Adapted from Plain Chicken.
Hot & Spicy Popcorn Chicken Bites
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2557Total Fat 130gSaturated Fat 55gCholesterol 372mgSodium 6642mgCarbohydrates 232gSugar 86gProtein 101g