Description
These Homemade BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets are ultra-crispy, baked to perfection, and packed with smoky barbecue flavor. Coated in crushed BBQ chips and seasoned with BBQ sauce, they’re a crowd-pleasing snack or meal that’s both easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 2 (7.75 oz) bags regular BBQ chips
- Chick-Fil-A sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the BBQ Chip Coating: In a blender or food processor, pulse the BBQ chips until they resemble the size of panko breadcrumbs. Transfer the crushed chips to a shallow bowl.
- Season the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with BBQ sauce and BBQ seasoning. Stir to evenly coat the chicken.
- Coat the Chicken: Take each seasoned chicken piece and roll it in the crushed BBQ chips, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve with Chick-Fil-A sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the BBQ seasoning.
- Ensure the chicken pieces are of uniform size for even cooking.
- These nuggets are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American