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Honey-Garlic Chicken Nuggets

These honey-garlic chicken nuggets are crispy, golden, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze that makes them irresistible for dinner or game day snacking. Made from scratch with seasoned ground chicken and a double-dipped batter, these nuggets fry up perfectly crunchy on the outside while staying juicy inside. Tossed in a buttery honey-garlic sauce, they strike the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and garlicky flavor. Check out Brandon on Instagram @brandongouveia for more recipe inspo!

Brandon Gouveia
Tasty Team
Total Time

1 hr 55 min

1 hr 55 min

Prep Time

55 minutes

55 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Honey-Garlic Chicken Nuggets
Total Time

1 hr 55 min

1 hr 55 min

Prep Time

55 minutes

55 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Nuggets:

  • 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Honey-Garlic Sauce:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Dry Batter Mix:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Wet Dredge Batter:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup cold water
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Additional Ingredients:

  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 816
  • Fat 36g
  • Carbs 79g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 16g
  • Protein 42g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Make the nuggets: Place the chicken in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground. Transfer the ground chicken to a large bowl, and add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, garlic salt with parsley, chili powder, and chicken bouillon. Using your hands, mix together until fully combined.
  2. Using your hands, shape the mixture into about 2-inch-wide nugget shapes. Arrange the nuggets on a parchment sheet-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firmed up, about 30 minutes.
  3. Make the honey-garlic sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and fragrant. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  4. Pour the vegetable oil to a depth of 2–3 inches in a deep pot or deep-fryer. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Make the dry batter mix: Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  6. Make the wet dredge batter: Whisk together the egg, water, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, chicken bouillon, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  7. Working with a few nuggets at a time, toss the nuggets in the dry batter mix, then dip into the wet dredge batter. (Use a fork to dip so your hands don’t get messy!)
  8. Working in batches, fry about 4 nuggets at a time in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, taking 4–5 minutes per batch. Transfer the cooked nuggets to a wire rack or a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
  9. Transfer the hot nuggets to a large bowl, and pour half of the honey-garlic sauce over them. Toss to coat.
  10. Arrange the nuggets in a platter, and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately with the remaining honey-garlic sauce on the side for dipping.
  11. Enjoy!
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