Love Chicken Nuggets? 5 Recipes You Need to Try Right Now

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Chicken nugget recipes

Not that there’s anything wrong with a nice and simple grilled chicken breast: It’s packed with lean protein to help build muscle; you’ll feel fuller, longer when you eat it and on Nutrisystem, it’s a great PowerFuel choice. But if you’ve had enough nice and simple pieces of grilled chicken to last you a lifetime, we’ve got some exciting chicken nugget recipes to shake up your chicken habit.

Here are our five favorite chicken nugget recipes that are as delicious and guilt-free as it gets:

1. Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Bites >
Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe

When it comes to chicken nugget recipes, this one takes the cake. The sauce you make yourself, and it’s got a whole lot of goodness in it: Honey, obviously, but also molasses, tomato sauce and paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika and other spices combine for a perfectly sweet and tangy flavor. Smother your baked nuggets in the smooth sauce and dig right in—guilt-free. Each savory serving is only 134 calories; log it as one PowerFuel and one Extra on your NuMi App.

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2. Boneless Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken Bites >
Boneless Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken Bites Recipe

Enjoy flavors of the Far East with these Asian-inspired bites. The chicken is baked crisp in a seasoned coating, and the sauce—made with chili garlic, lime, rice vinegar, and honey—bring in the traditional tastes. Sprinkle some sesame seeds to finish off dish and enjoy a little sweet and a little spice in every delicious bite.

3. Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites >
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe

They may be small in size, but they’re feisty in flavor. Cayenne powder in the breadcrumbs and a coating of hot sauce kicks up the heat; but at 103 calories per serving, they won’t pack on the pounds. These buffalo bites make a great app when you’re hosting game night, or having friends over to watch weekend football.

4. 5-Star Skinny Chicken Nuggets >
chicken nuggets

Nope, they’re not breaded. Not fried, either. As much as they look like the stuff you get from the drive-thru, the chicken bites are baked into a much healthier—and much tastier—version of fast-food nuggets. And they don’t take a lot of effort: Cut chicken breast into chunks; roll the pieces in a mixture of garlic powder, paprika, a little cayenne and a little black pepper; and bake to a golden crisp. They’re perfect for sharing—but after one taste, you may not want to!

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5. Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets >
Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets

An unconventional take on traditional chicken nugget recipes, these Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets feature a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that are only enhanced by the homemade Honey Mustard Sauce that takes mere minutes to make. Count this delicious dish as one SmartCarb and one PowerFuel in your NuMi log.