Chicken nuggets are incredibly easy to make, so there's no excuse to make a fast-food run when you can cook up a batch of homemade nuggets that taste even better. To satisfy your nugget craving, read on for 14 standout chicken nugget recipes, whether you're in the mood for Chick-fil-A nuggets, cheesy nuggets, or nuggets with honey mustard dipping sauce. You're sure to find a bite-size chicken recipe that you'll want to make on a weekly basis instead of going out to your favorite fast-food restaurant.
What makes them special: parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs
Get the recipe: parmesan chicken bites
What makes them special: homemade honey mustard sauce
Get the recipe: baked chicken nuggets with honey mustard
What makes them special: dill pickle juice
Get the recipe: Chick-fil-A nuggets
What makes them special: a waffle-like batter and maple syrup
Get the recipe: maple waffle chicken nuggets
What makes them special: tapioca flour
Get the recipe: Paleo chicken nuggets
What makes them special: Cool Ranch Doritos coating
Get the recipe: Doritos chicken tenders
What makes them special: a pretzel coating and cheddar-beer sauce
Get the recipe: pretzel-crusted chicken nuggets stuffed with beer cheese sauce
What makes them special: ranch-dressing mix and parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: parmesan ranch chicken nuggets
What makes them special: Dijon mustard and honey
Get the recipe: honey mustard chicken tenders
What makes them special: quinoa instead of flour
Get the recipe: quinoa chicken nuggets
What makes them special: buffalo-flavored potato chips
Get the recipe: spicy popcorn chicken bites
What makes them special: parmesan and shredded zucchini
Get the recipe: zucchini- and parmesan-crusted chicken nuggets
What makes them special: lemon juice and freshly ground pepper
Get the recipe: lemon pepper chicken tenders
What makes them special: Swiss cheese and ham
Get the recipe: cordon bleu chicken nuggets