Best 7 Faux Chicken Nuggets Recipes

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Looking for a healthier alternative to chicken nuggets that still packs a flavorful punch? Faux chicken nuggets, made from plant-based ingredients, are a delicious and nutritious option that can satisfy your cravings without compromising your dietary goals. These nuggets are becoming increasingly popular due to their versatility, affordability, and ethical benefits. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, this article will guide you through the process of creating the best faux chicken nuggets. From choosing the right ingredients to perfecting the cooking techniques, we'll provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to create crispy, juicy, and flavorful faux chicken nuggets that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 NUGGETS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
Vegetable oil, for frying
Ketchup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a plastic bag, mix the flour, seasoned salt and some salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix the eggs with 2 tablespoons water. In a separate bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
  • Shake the chicken pieces in the bag to coat. In batches, dip them in the egg wash, then in the breadcrumbs.
  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a few breadcrumbs dropped in the oil start to sizzle immediately. Fry the chicken, in batches if needed, until golden brown and cooked through, a couple minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel and serve with ketchup.

CHEESY CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground chicken, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, panko breadcrumbs, dried oregano, flour, eggs, oil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground chicken
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ lb mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
dried oregano, to taste
½ cup flour
2 eggs
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • First, season the ground chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Grab a handful of ground chicken and roll into a rough ball shape, place a cube of cheese in the center and wrap the ground chicken around it. Form it into a chicken nugget shape. Set aside.
  • Season the panko with oregano.
  • Take the chicken nuggets and coat with flour, dip in egg and cover with the panko/oregano mix.
  • Deep fry in the oil until browned and crispy.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CINDY'S COPYCAT CHICKEN NUGGETS



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These chicken nuggets taste very much like Chick-fil-A's® nuggets. You won't even need a dipping sauce!

Provided by bonnielwilliams

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup canola oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine flour, seasoned salt, poultry seasoning, mustard powder, and pepper in a zip-top bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake until evenly coated. Remove chicken to a plate and continue to coat remaining chicken.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in small batches and cook and stir in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat to cook remaining chicken. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 993.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FAUX CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Here's a recipe for "chicken nuggets" that's poultry-free. It calls for pound cake in place of chicken, rolled in a "batter" of chopped peanuts. Kids will think they're having dinner for dessert. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
4-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely chopped salted peanuts
GOLDEN DIPPING SAUCE:
2 snack-size cups (3-1/2 ounces each) vanilla pudding
2 teaspoons dark corn syrup
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Cut cake into 12 slices; cut each slice in half. Cut into irregular nugget-shaped pieces; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and vanilla; beat on low speed until sugar is moistened. Beat on high until smooth. Dip cake pieces into glaze, then roll in peanuts. Let stand until set., In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with nuggets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS



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I developed this recipe to copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. I knew I had a winner the first time I made them because the whole family fought over who got the last one! For a dipping sauce, combine barbecue sauce and Dijon mustard, then stir in honey to add some sweetness. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 24m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add chicken and pickle juice; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 8 ingredients to form a thick batter. Add batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. , For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside. , In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until browned and juices run clear, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TOFU NUGGETS THAT TASTE LIKE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Tofu Nuggets That Taste Like Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: extra firm tofu, low sodium soy sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, kosher salt, grapeseed oil, hot sauce, unsweetened soy milk, apple cider vinegar, all purpose flour, cornstarch, unsweetened soy milk, apple cider vinegar, panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, olive oil, canola oil, nonstick cooking spray, honey mustard, barbecue sauce

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

14 oz extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or other neutral oil
½ teaspoon hot sauce
¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
¾ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup unsweetened soy milk
1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon olive oil, if baking tofu
4 cups canola oil, if deep-frying tofu
nonstick cooking spray, if baking tofu
¼ cup honey mustard
¼ cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Drain the tofu, then wrap in a clean dish towel and place a heavy object, such as a cast iron pan, on top. Press the tofu for 20-30 minutes, until the towel is soaked through.
  • Place the pressed tofu back in its container and wrap with reusable wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours, up to overnight.
  • Remove the tofu from the freezer and place in a microwave-safe bowl over a clean dish towel. Defrost in the microwave until completely thawed and the dish towel is soaked through, 10-15 minutes.
  • Wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and press again for another 20-30 minutes, until the dish towel is soaked through and the tofu is half its original thickness.
  • While the tofu is pressing, make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, grapeseed oil, hot sauce, soy milk, and apple cider vinegar.
  • Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces that resemble chicken tenders or nuggets. Add the tofu to the marinade and stir to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
  • While the tofu is marinating, set up the breading station: In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour and cornstarch. In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. In a third shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil (only if baking the tofu).
  • If deep-frying the tofu, heat the canola oil in a medium pot over medium heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
  • Alternatively, if baking the tofu, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • When the tofu is done marinating, coat the pieces first the flour mixture, then in the soy milk mixture, then again in the flour mixture, again in the soy milk mixture, and finally in the bread crumb mixture.
  • If deep-frying the tofu, add the tofu to the hot oil in batches and cook for 90-120 seconds, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • If baking the tofu, line a baking sheet with a nonstick mat or parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray. Add the tofu to the baking sheet and spray the tops with nonstick spray, then bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  • Serve with honey mustard or barbecue sauce for dipping.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right tofu. Extra firm or super firm tofu is best for this recipe, as it will hold its shape better during cooking.
  • Press the tofu. Pressing the tofu will help to remove excess water and make it more firm. This will also help the tofu to absorb the marinade better.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade is what will give your tofu nuggets their flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. You can use any marinade you like, but some good options include a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey; a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and thyme; or a mixture of buffalo sauce, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.
  • Coat the tofu nuggets in bread crumbs. Coating the tofu nuggets in bread crumbs will help them to get crispy. You can use any type of bread crumbs you like, but panko bread crumbs are a good option because they are light and airy.
  • Bake or fry the tofu nuggets. You can either bake or fry the tofu nuggets. If you are baking them, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the tofu nuggets for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown. If you are frying them, heat a large skillet over medium heat and fry the tofu nuggets in a little oil until they are golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

These faux chicken nuggets are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. They are made with tofu, which is a good source of protein, fiber, and calcium. They are also easy to make and can be baked or fried. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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