Cluck Yeah! Healthy Fast Food Style Chicken Nuggets

Love the crispy, golden crunch of fast food chicken nuggets but hate all the mystery ingredients? It’s time to reclaim nugget glory with a homemade, healthy twist that’s just as addictive—minus the guilt!

These nuggets are crunchy, juicy, and packed with flavor thanks to Flavor Expedition Co.’s Mellow Dusk (Hickory Honey BBQ). You’ll never look at fast food the same way again. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or sneaky late-night snack attacks!

Feeds: 4–6 hungry humans
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cook Temp: 400°F (air fryer)
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into smaller chunks

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Breading

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1 large egg + 2 tsp water, whisked

• 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

• Generous pinch of Tuscan Evening

• Generous pinch of Mellow Dusk (Hickory Honey BBQ)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Your Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F. Get ready for nugget greatness.

2. Make the Chicken Mixture: Combine chicken chunks, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a food processor. Blend until a smooth paste forms. (Pro tip: Bigger processors = easier life!)

3. Mix the Breading: In a shallow dish, combine seasoned breadcrumbs, panko, Tuscan Evening, and Mellow Dusk. This is where the magic flavor kicks in.

4. Shape the Nuggets: Measure a rounded tablespoon of chicken mixture and form into nugget shapes.

5. Coat Like a Pro: Roll each nugget in cornstarch, dip in whisked egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Lightly spray both sides with cooking spray.

6. Air Fry to Perfection: Place nuggets in the air fryer and cook 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway. They should be golden, crispy, and finger-licking good.

7. Serve: Pair with your favorite healthy fries, veggie sticks, or just eat them straight up (we won’t judge).

Tips & Notes

• For extra crispiness, double-dip your nuggets (egg + breadcrumbs) before air frying.

• These nuggets freeze beautifully—perfect for meal prep.

• Swap panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.

Conclusion & Call to Action

These healthy, fast food style chicken nuggets are the perfect guilt-free indulgence, bursting with Mellow Dusk’s Hickory Honey BBQ flavor. Want more flavor-packed adventures? Check out our other recipes for irresistible meals that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance!