The Best Grilled Nugget Recipe: So Good So Easy

Discover how you can make this delicious southern classic at home with our easy step-by-step guide to grilled chicken nuggets. Learn what ingredients you need and how to prepare them for a meal that tastes just like you're sitting in your favorite fast food restaurant. These grilled nugget replicas are sure to delight even the pickiest eaters, so get ready for some tasty grilling fun! Recipe by Lisa at Table Full of Joy.

Grilled Chicken Nuggets

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Brine Time 30 minutes

Total Time 43 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 155kcal

Ingredients

½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tbs Powdered Sugar*
¼ tsp Paprika
½ tsp Dried Parsley
1 lb Good Ranchers chicken breast boneless and skinless (buy here)
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup milk

Instructions

Cube chicken and set aside.1 lb chicken breast
In a small bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, powdered sugar, paprika, and parsley.½ tsp Garlic Powder, ½ tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tbs Powdered Sugar*, ¼ tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Dried Parsley
In a medium sized bowl combine apple cider vinegar, milk and 1 tbs of your spice mix. Add your cubed chicken to the bowl and let it marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.½ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup milk
Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Then coat with remaining spice mixture.
Heat grill* to high or add a little oil to a grill pan and heat on high. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Serve with some homemade (or store bought) sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Tips and Tricks*If you don’t have powdered sugar use 1 tbs of granulated white sugar and ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch instead.*I used a grill pan for this recipe so I could cook it on stove top. Plus, sometimes it’s difficult to place the small chicken pieces on a grill and I find it easier to use a grill pan. *Cooking time will vary depending on size and thickness of chicken.

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