Best 8 Crunchy Chicken Nugget Tacos Recipes

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If you're craving a delicious and satisfying meal, look no further than these crunchy chicken nuggets. Not only are they easy-to-make, they are also freezer-friendly. This recipe is a great option for a busy family or for meal prepping. The chicken nuggets are baked in the oven, so they're not greasy or unhealthy. Plus, they're the perfect size for tacos and can be served with your favorite toppings!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Kids will love this combination of tacos and chicken nuggets all "wrapped" up in one recipe!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 frozen breaded cooked chicken nuggets
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 box (7.4 oz) Old El Paso™ hard and soft taco shells (6 hard corn shells and 6 soft flour tortillas)
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Bake chicken nuggets as directed on package. Cover to keep warm. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Heat taco shells and tortillas as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sour cream, taco seasoning mix and enough milk for desired consistency. Set aside.
  • Fill each taco shell and tortilla with 2 chicken nuggets, cheese, lettuce and salsa. Drizzle each with sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tacos), Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these crunchy chicken nugget tacos with creamy Caesar dressing sprinkled with chow mein noodles.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets
1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Bake or microwave nuggets as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each tortilla; sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange 2 tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla; sprinkle nuggets with 2 tablespoons chow mein noodles.
  • Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg

CRUNCHY CHICKEN TACOS



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Celebrate taco Tuesday with these Crunch Chicken Tacos. Shredded lettuce and crispy taco shells bring the snap to these Crunchy Chicken Tacos great for any occasion. Top with your favorite salsa and sour cream.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. oil
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Crumble 4 sheets of foil to form 4 (2-inch) balls. Fold tortillas in half; place one foil ball inside each folded tortilla to resemble a taco shell. Place on two baking sheets. Bake 7 to 8 min. or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 5 min. or until taco shells are crisp. Remove and discard foil.
  • Meanwhile, toss chicken with spices. Heat oil in medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells; top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

vegetable oil
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons garlic salt
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 eggs, beaten
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
  • Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4174.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Your kids will be in dinner heaven when you combine two of their favorite dinner into one with these chicken nugget tacos. And you'll be in dinner heaven because the recipe features frozen chicken nuggets, which are probably already in your freezer. You can use quality chicken in this kid-friendly dish. Nuggets don't have to be a guilty pleasure. Use a healthier variety such as Ian's or Applegate Farms. Look for coupons in the Sunday newspaper and at mambosprouts.com to save on pricey cuts.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) boxes frozen chicken nuggets
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cups fresh corn (from about 4 medium ears) or 3 cups frozen corn kernels (from about 4 medium ears)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt, to taste
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange chicken nuggets on baking sheet and sprinkle with chili powder. Bake until crispy and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine avocado and lime juice in a small bowl. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add corn and saute until warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and season with salt.
  • Divide corn mixture among tortillas, top each with 2 or 4 chicken nuggets and some avocado mixture. Fold over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 50.9, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.1

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
2 1/2 cups RICE KRISPIES® cereal
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika*
1 teaspoon seasoned salt*
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder*
1/8 teaspoon onion powder*
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In shallow dish combine egg whites and water. On large sheet of wax paper combine KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Cut chicken into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Dip chicken pieces into egg white mixture, coating all sides. Roll in cereal mixture. Place in single layer on ungreased baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 450 degrees F about 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
  • Serve warm with salad dressing as dipping sauce.
  • This recipe makes 4 main dish servings or 8 appetizer servings.

TACO CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is always one of the first things to disappear during parties! (If you use the egg substitute and no butter it won't be as crispy, but will be low fat.)

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup breadcrumbs
1 package taco seasoning
1 egg (or egg substitute)
2 tablespoons melted butter (can omit)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into nuggets
picante sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Mix crumbs, taco seasonings and butter.
  • Dip nuggets into egg, then into crumbs, coating evenly.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10-15 minutes til chicken is done and coating is crisp.
  • Serve with Picante Sauce for dipping.

CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is easy and a quick kids meal.

Provided by Bryon Dean Thomas

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®), crushed
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 20 pieces
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Beat egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour crushed cereal into a separate bowl. Coat chicken pieces in egg mixture. Press chicken pieces into cereal until coated.
  • Heat oil and butter together in skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until coating is golden brown and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
  • Whisk preserves and water together in a saucepan over medium-low until heated through and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve apricot sauce with chicken nuggets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 128.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

Tips:

- Use high-quality chicken nuggets for the best flavor. - If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. - To make the tacos extra crunchy, fry the chicken nuggets until they are golden brown and crispy. - Load up your tacos with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. - Serve the tacos immediately with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crunchy Chicken Nugget Tacos are a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new taco recipe, give Crunchy Chicken Nugget Tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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