Baked BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets

Name: Baked BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 6 oz barbecue potato chips; 1 cup barbecue sauce; cooking spray, for the baking sheet; cayenne pepper, to taste; garlic powder, to taste; onion powder, to taste; chicken seasoning blend, to taste; ranch dressing, for serving

Baked BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets are a quick, crispy dinner made by coating chicken in crushed barbecue chips and BBQ sauce, then baking instead of frying for a healthier, mess-free meal ready in under 30 minutes.

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Total

27 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 oz barbecue potato chips
1 cup barbecue sauce
cooking spray, for the baking sheet
cayenne pepper, to tasteoptional
garlic powder, to tasteoptional
onion powder, to tasteoptional
chicken seasoning blend, to tasteoptional
ranch dressing, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Cut the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
3
Place the barbecue potato chips into a large zip-top bag.
4
Using a rolling pin, crush the chips inside the bag until they form a coarse crumb.
5
Pour the barbecue sauce into a medium-sized bowl.
6
Optionally, add cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken seasoning to the barbecue sauce and stir to combine.
7
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
8
Dip each piece of chicken into the barbecue sauce, ensuring it's fully coated.
9
Transfer the sauce-coated chicken into the bag of crushed chips and shake to coat completely.
10
Place the coated chicken nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
11
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy.
12
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat chicken dry before coating — excess moisture prevents the chip crust from adhering and getting crispy.
Crush the BBQ chips into varied sizes (not powder) so you get both fine coating and textural crunch.
Spray the baking sheet and the nuggets lightly with cooking spray to encourage browning and prevent sticking.
Don't flip the nuggets — they cook evenly on one side and flipping can dislodge the chip coating.

Substitutions

Barbecue potato chips → plain or salted chips mixed with BBQ powder (adjust seasoning to taste)
BBQ sauce → hot sauce, honey mustard, or teriyaki sauce (flavor will differ but coating method stays the same)
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts → chicken thighs (increase cooking time by 5 minutes for thicker pieces)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked nuggets in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness. Unbaked coated nuggets freeze for up to 1 month.