Chicken Nuggets With Easy BBQ Sauce
Get ready to indulge in these delicious almond-crusted chicken nuggets paired with a tangy BBQ sauce. With a crispy coating made from ground almonds and tender chicken inside, these nuggets are baked to perfection. The homemade BBQ sauce adds a flavorful twist, making this dish a surefire hit at any gathering or family dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 180g/6¼oz ground almonds
- 2 free-range eggs
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1½ tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¾ tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika, to taste
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
- Pour the ground almonds into a bowl and stir in the seasoning. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Season the chicken pieces all over with the salt and pepper. Dip each chicken piece first in the egg, then roll in the almonds until completely covered. Arrange the nuggets on the prepared baking tray.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat. Drizzle the melted butter over the nuggets. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until cooked through and golden-brown.
- Meanwhile, for the BBQ sauce, whisk together the tomato purée, melted butter and balsamic vinegar until well combined. Season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
- Transfer the BBQ sauce to a sterilised, airtight jar and chill in the fridge until needed. It will keep in a sealed jar for up to 1 week.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 30
Nutrition
- Calories: 77kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 0.8g
- Fat Content: 5g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 0.7g
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