Homemade Chicken Nuggets

🍗 Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard & Sweet Chilli Dips

🛒 Ingredients

For the Nuggets:

• ▢ 4 chicken breasts, skinless & boneless

• ▢ 50 g Greek yoghurt (see notes)

• ▢ 50 g Panko breadcrumbs (see notes)

• ▢ 30 g grated Parmesan

• ▢ 2 tsp paprika (see notes)

• ▢ 2 tsp garlic powder

• ▢ Salt & pepper, to taste

• ▢ Olive oil or oil spray (see notes)

For the Honey Mustard Dip:

• ▢ 75 g Greek yoghurt

• ▢ 3 tsp runny honey

• ▢ 1 tsp wholegrain mustard

For the Sweet Chilli Mayo:

• ▢ 100 g mayonnaise

• ▢ 5 tsp sweet chilli sauce

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🔧 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

• Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).

• Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks. Kitchen scissors work well here.

• In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with Greek yoghurt to coat.

2. Bread the Nuggets

• In a separate bowl, mix:
  breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

• Coat each yoghurt-covered piece of chicken in the breadcrumb mix until well coated.

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🔥 To Cook in the Oven

1. Line a baking tray (or two) with parchment paper.

2. Place chicken pieces spaced apart — don’t overcrowd.

3. Drizzle or spray each nugget with olive oil.

4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
   (Oven time may vary — check doneness internally.)

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🍟 To Cook in the Air Fryer

1. Place coated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.

2. Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

3. For extra crispiness, cook a few minutes longer if needed.
   (Use a food thermometer to check chicken is fully cooked.)

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🥣 Make the Dips

While the nuggets cook, mix each sauce in its own small bowl:

Honey Mustard Dip:

• Greek yoghurt + honey + mustard

Sweet Chilli Mayo:

• Mayonnaise + sweet chilli sauce

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🍽️ To Serve

Serve the chicken nuggets hot with both dips on the side. Great for kids, parties, or weeknight dinners!

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📝 Notes & Tips

• Greek yoghurt: Thick Greek-style works best to bind breadcrumbs. If using regular yoghurt, reduce quantity slightly.

• Breadcrumbs: Panko = extra crunch. Regular or homemade breadcrumbs also work.

• Paprika swap: Try smoked paprika, chilli flakes, or a dash of cayenne for more heat.

• Oil tip: A spray bottle makes oiling nuggets super easy and even.

• Air fryer paddle users: Remove the paddle if your model has one — it may knock the coating off.

• Shallow frying: You can also fry in oil, but baking or air frying keeps things lighter.

• Batch cook & freeze: Freeze nuggets flat for 1–2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag. Defrost and reheat as needed.